sweep

(noun) a wide scope. Synonyms: expanse. Examples: "The sweep of the plains."

(noun) someone who cleans soot from chimneys. Synonyms: chimneysweeper, chimneysweep.

(noun) winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge. Synonyms: slam.

(noun) a long oar used in an open boat. Synonyms: sweep oar.

(noun) (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line. Synonyms: end run.

(noun) a movement in an arc. Examples: "A sweep of his arm."

(verb) sweep across or over. Synonyms: brush. Examples: "Her long skirt brushed the floor." "A gasp swept cross the audience."

(verb) move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions. Synonyms: sail. Examples: "The diva swept into the room." "Shreds of paper sailed through the air." "The searchlights swept across the sky."

(verb) sweep with a broom or as if with a broom. Synonyms: broom. Examples: "Sweep the crumbs off the table." "Sweep under the bed."

(verb) force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action. Synonyms: embroil, tangle, sweep up, drag, drag in. Examples: "They were swept up by the events." "Don't drag me into this business."

(verb) to cover or extend over an area or time period. Synonyms: cross, traverse, span. Examples: "Rivers traverse the valley floor", "the parking lot spans 3 acres." "The novel spans three centuries."

(verb) clean by sweeping. Examples: "Please sweep the floor."

(verb) win an overwhelming victory in or on. Examples: "Her new show dog swept all championships."

(verb) cover the entire range of.

(verb) make a big sweeping gesture or movement. Synonyms: swing, swing out.