sweeping
/ˈswiːpɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
- To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.
- To search (a place) methodically.
- To travel quickly.
- To play a sweep shot.
- To brush the ice in front of a moving stone, causing it to travel farther and to curl less.
- An instance of sweeping.
- The activity of sweeping.
- Wide, broad, affecting or touching upon many things
- Completely overwhelming
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