Synonyms: sweep
Definition: a movement in an arc
Usage: a sweep of his arm
Similar words: motility, motion, move, movement
Definition: a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Usage: the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise; movement is a sign of life; an impatient move of his hand; gastrointestinal motility
Definition: (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
Similar words: run, running, running game, running play
Definition: (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
Usage: the defensive line braced to stop the run; the coach put great emphasis on running
Definition: a long oar used in an open boat
Similar words: oar
Definition: an implement used to propel or steer a boat
Definition: a wide scope
Usage: the sweep of the plains
Similar words: compass, scope, orbit, range, reach, ambit
Definition: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
Usage: a piano has a greater range than the human voice; the ambit of municipal legislation; within the compass of this article; within the scope of an investigation; outside the reach of the law; in the political orbit of a world power
Definition: winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
Similar words: triumph, victory
Definition: a successful ending of a struggle or contest
Usage: a narrow victory; the general always gets credit for his army's victory; clinched a victory; convincing victory; the agreement was a triumph for common sense
Synonyms: chimneysweep, chimneysweeper, sweep
Definition: someone who cleans soot from chimneys
Similar words: cleaner
Definition: someone whose occupation is cleaning
Synonyms: sweep
Definition: win an overwhelming victory in or on
Usage: Her new show dog swept all championships
Similar words: win
Definition: be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
Usage: He won the Gold Medal in skating; Our home team won; Win the game
Definition: sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
Usage: Sweep the crumbs off the table; Sweep under the bed
Similar words: pass over, wipe
Definition: rub with a circular motion
Usage: wipe the blackboard; He passed his hands over the soft cloth
Synonyms: sweep
Definition: clean by sweeping
Usage: Please sweep the floor
Similar words: clean, make clean
Definition: make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
Usage: Clean the stove!; The dentist cleaned my teeth
Synonyms: sweep, swing, swing out
Definition: make a big sweeping gesture or movement
Similar words: handle, wield, manage
Definition: handle effectively
Usage: The burglar wielded an axe; The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well
Definition: move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
Usage: The diva swept into the room; Shreds of paper sailed through the air; The searchlights swept across the sky
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right
Definition: sweep across or over
Usage: Her long skirt brushed the floor; A gasp swept cross the audience
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right
Synonyms: embroil, drag, drag in, sweep, sweep up, tangle
Definition: force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
Usage: They were swept up by the events; don't drag me into this business
Similar words: involve
Definition: engage as a participant
Usage: Don't involve me in your family affairs!
Synonyms: sweep, traverse, cross, span
Definition: to cover or extend over an area or time period
Usage: Rivers traverse the valley floor, The parking lot spans 3 acres; The novel spans three centuries
Similar words: extend, cover, continue
Definition: span an interval of distance, space or time
Usage: The war extended over five years; The period covered the turn of the century; My land extends over the hills on the horizon; This farm covers some 200 acres; The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles
Synonyms: sweep
Definition: cover the entire range of
Similar words: extend, cover, continue
Definition: span an interval of distance, space or time
Usage: The war extended over five years; The period covered the turn of the century; My land extends over the hills on the horizon; This farm covers some 200 acres; The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles