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Meaning of swept wing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

swept

Pronunciation:/ˈswɛpt/

verb

Definitions

  1. 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

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

    Example: The offended countess swept out of the ballroom.

  3. To search (a place) methodically.

  4. To travel quickly.