English to Afrikaans Meaning of sweep - sweep

Sweep :

sweep

noun

gebuig, draai, geneigdheid, vlieg

verb

optel, trek saam, versamel, besem, kwas, ingewing

Sweep :: sweepSweeper :: sweeperSweepers :: veërsSweeping :: veeSweepings :: veegselsSweeps :: vegers

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Definitions of sweep in English

Noun(1) a wide scope(2) someone who cleans soot from chimneys(3) winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge(4) a long oar used in an open boat(5) (American football(6) a movement in an arc
Verb(1) sweep across or over(2) move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions(3) sweep with a broom or as if with a broom(4) force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action(5) to cover or extend over an area or time period(6) clean by sweeping(7) win an overwhelming victory in or on(8) cover the entire range of(9) make a big sweeping gesture or movement

Examples of sweep in English

(1) Empire Maker was the upset winner of the Belmont in 2003, denying Funny Cide a sweep of the sport's three classics.(2) We reached the bottom and Johns joined us not long afterwards and we started our sweep of the area Sadler set up.(3) a grandiose sweep of his hand(4) When your chimney is swept, the sweep will use the amount of soot he removes as a guide to often the chimney needs cleaning.(5) we could see a wide sweep of country perhaps a hundred miles across(6) You can play with side parts that allow you to sweep the hair and clip it to the side.(7) As well as the damage to the roof and cream carpet in the lounge, firemen were also forced to sweep water from the garage, which had been flooded from the freak storm.(8) We could follow the entire sweep of the river, from the lower meanders upwards to the source of the tiny stream high in the glaciated peaks of the cordillera.(9) Only a select few, over the sweep of history, design what scholars term grand strategy.(10) Winning the first matchup in Pittsburgh last Sunday was nice, but the Ravens might need a sweep to assure themselves of a playoff spot.(11) The Mets are building a huge lead and could leave the Giants with no postseason hopes except for a division title with a sweep of this weekend's four-game series in New York.(12) The victory gave Edwards a sweep of the Cup and Busch races at Atlanta that weekend, and he is the only driver to pick up his first checkered flag in both series the same weekend.(13) they were trying to get the Lewis gun up behind some trees from where they would sweep the trench(14) A good way to be sure the sweep servicing your chimney is currently Certified is to check the search engine on this website or call the CSIA office.(15) George, a brilliant if self absorbed painter, might possess the artistic vision to transform a group of hooligans into a band of angels with a single sweep of his brush.(16) The constant flow of traffic and the sweep of the road created a very dangerous situation.

Related Phrases of sweep

(1) sweep the floor ::

vee die vloer

(2) to sweep ::

te vee

(3) sweep away ::

wegvee

(4) sweep up ::

opvee

(5) sweep off ::

sweep af

(6) sweep out ::

vee uit

(7) clean sweep ::

skoonskip

(8) sweep over ::

sweep oor

(9) sweep through ::

deurtrek

(10) sweep down ::

sweep af

Related Phrases of sweep

(1) sweep the floor ::

vee die vloer

(2) to sweep ::

te vee

(3) sweep away ::

wegvee

(4) sweep up ::

opvee

(5) sweep off ::

sweep af

(6) sweep out ::

vee uit

(7) clean sweep ::

skoonskip

(8) sweep over ::

sweep oor

(9) sweep through ::

deurtrek

(10) sweep down ::

sweep af

Synonyms

Noun

1. gesture ::

gebaar

2. search ::

Soek

3. expanse ::

uitspansel

4. range ::

verskeidenheid

6. end run ::

einde loop

7. slam ::

slam

Verb

8. brush ::

kwas

9. remove ::

verwyder

10. carry ::

dra

11. engulf ::

verswelg

12. glide ::

gly

13. search ::

Soek

14. broom ::

besem

15. cross ::

kwaad

16. sail ::

seil

17. swing ::

swaai

18. drag ::

sleep

Antonyms

1. flounder ::

gespartel

2. struggle ::

stryd

Different Forms

sweep, sweeper, sweepers, sweeping, sweepings, sweeps

Word Example from TV Shows

$Colonel Tamayo,\Nthe usual procedure is to do a sweep.$

Colonel Tamayo,
the usual procedure is to do a SWEEP.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 4

I can wash the linens. I can SWEEP the floor.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 5

You will SWEEP aside this pretender and that one.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 10

So we've effectively lost a third of our IP in a single SWEEP.

Westworld Season 2, Episode 5

what else would SWEEP you off your feet?

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 6

Examples of sweep from TV Shows

$Colonel Tamayo,\Nthe usual procedure is to do a sweep.$

Colonel Tamayo,
the usual procedure is to do a SWEEP.

Money Heist Season 3, Episode 4

I can wash the linens. I can SWEEP the floor.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 5

You will SWEEP aside this pretender and that one.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 10

So we've effectively lost a third of our IP in a single SWEEP.

Westworld Season 2, Episode 5

what else would SWEEP you off your feet?

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 6

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