sweeping
Pronunciation:
/ˈswiːpɪŋ/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.
noun
Definitions
An instance of sweeping.
Example: The sidewalk needed a sweeping every morning.
The activity of sweeping.
Example: Sweeping took all morning.
adjective
Definitions
Wide, broad, affecting or touching upon many things
Example: He loves making sweeping statements without the slightest evidence.
Completely overwhelming
Example: He claimed a sweeping victory.