ALL meanings of sweeps
sweeps
S s - noun sweeps a sweepstakes. 1
- verb with object sweeps to move or remove (dust, dirt, etc.) with or as if with a broom, brush, or the like. 1
- verb with object sweeps to clear or clean (a floor, room, chimney, etc.) of dirt, litter, or the like, by means of a broom or brush. 1
- verb with object sweeps to drive or carry by some steady force, as of a wind or wave: The wind swept the snow into drifts. 1
- verb with object sweeps to pass or draw (something) over a surface with a continuous stroke or movement: The painter swept a brush over his canvas. 1
- verb with object sweeps to make (a path, opening, etc.) by clearing a space with or as if with a broom. 1
- verb with object sweeps to clear (a surface, place, etc.) of something on or in it (often followed by of): to sweep a sea of enemy ships. 1
- verb with object sweeps to pass over (a surface, region, etc.) with a steady, driving movement or unimpeded course, as winds, floods, etc.: sandstorms sweeping the plains. 1
- verb with object sweeps to search (an area or building) thoroughly: Soldiers swept the town, looking for deserters. 1
- verb with object sweeps to pass the gaze, eyes, etc., over (a region, area, etc.): His eyes swept the countryside. 1
- verb with object sweeps to direct (the eyes, gaze, etc.) over a region, surface, or the like: He swept his eyes over the countryside. 1
- verb with object sweeps to examine electronically, as to search for a hidden listening device. 1
- verb with object sweeps to win a complete or overwhelming victory in (a contest): Johnson swept the presidential election of 1964. 1
- verb with object sweeps to win (every game, round, hand, etc., of a series of contests): The Yankees swept the three-game series. 1
- verb with object sweeps Music. to pass the fingers or bow over (a musical instrument, its strings or keys, etc.), as in playing. to bring forth (music) thus. 1
- verb without object sweeps to sweep a floor, room, etc., with or as if with a broom: The new broom sweeps well. 1
- verb without object sweeps to move steadily and strongly or swiftly (usually followed by along, down, by, into, etc.). 1
- verb without object sweeps to move or pass in a swift but stately manner: Proudly, she swept from the room. 1
- verb without object sweeps to move, pass, or extend in a continuous course, especially a wide curve or circuit: His glance swept around the room. 1
- verb without object sweeps to conduct an underwater search by towing a drag under the surface of the water. 1
- verb without object sweeps Aeronautics. (of an airfoil or its leading or trailing edge) to project from the fuselage at an angle rearward or forward of a line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. 1