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(noun) end run
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
(noun) sweep oar
a long oar used in an open boat
(noun) expanse
a wide scope
the sweep of the plains
(noun) slam
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
(noun) chimneysweep, chimneysweeper
someone who cleans soot from chimneys
(verb) broom
sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
Sweep the crumbs off the table; Sweep under the bed
make a big sweeping gesture or movement
(verb) sail
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
The diva swept into the room; Shreds of paper sailed through the air; The searchlights swept across the sky
(verb) brush
sweep across or over
Her long skirt brushed the floor; A gasp swept cross the audience
(verb) embroil, drag, drag in, sweep up, tangle
force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
They were swept up by the events; don't drag me into this business
to cover or extend over an area or time period
Rivers traverse the valley floor, The parking lot spans 3 acres; The novel spans three centuries