sweep
Pronunciation:
/swiːp//swiːp/noun
Definitions
A single action of sweeping.
Example: Give the front steps a quick sweep to get rid of those fallen leaves.
The person who steers a dragon boat.
A person who stands at the stern of a surf boat, steering with a steering oar and commanding the crew.
A chimney sweep.
verb
Definitions
To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
Example: to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney
To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.
Example: The offended countess swept out of the ballroom.
To search (a place) methodically.
To travel quickly.