n. 清扫；废屑；[俚]无赖汉（sweep的复数）；赌金（等于sweepstakes）

n a wide scope

n someone who cleans soot from chimneys

n winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

n a long oar used in an open boat

n (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line

n a movement in an arc

v sweep across or over

v move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

v sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

v force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

v to cover or extend over an area or time period

v clean by sweeping

v win an overwhelming victory in or on

v cover the entire range of

v make a big sweeping gesture or movement