I.sweep [brit. angl. swiːp, am. angl. swip] SAM.
1. sweep:
2. sweep (movement):
8. sweep → sweepstake
II.sweep <pret., del. Pf. swept> [brit. angl. swiːp, am. angl. swip] GLAG. preh. glag.
1. sweep (clean):
2. sweep (clear away, remove with brush):
3. sweep (move, push):
4. sweep (spread through):
5. sweep (search, survey):
III.sweep <pret., del. Pf. swept> [brit. angl. swiːp, am. angl. swip] GLAG. nepreh. glag.
1. sweep (clean) → sweep up
2. sweep (move with sweeping motion) dobes., fig.:
- to sweep in/out (majestically)