Sweep

/swiːp/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts5 letters

Definition of Sweep

noun

  1. A single action of sweeping.

    "Give the front steps a quick sweep to get rid of those fallen leaves."

  2. The person who steers a dragon boat.
  3. A person who stands at the stern of a surf boat, steering with a steering oar and commanding the crew.
  4. A chimney sweep.
  5. A methodical search, typically for bugs (electronic listening devices).

verb

  1. To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.

    "to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney"

  2. To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.

    "The offended countess swept out of the ballroom."

  3. To search (a place) methodically.
  4. To travel quickly.
  5. To play a sweep shot.

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