Definition of "Sweep" :

noun: a movement in an arc

"A sweep of his arm."

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

noun: a long oar used in an open boat

noun: a wide scope

"The sweep of the plains."

noun: winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

noun: someone who cleans soot from chimneys

verb: win an overwhelming victory in or on

verb: sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

"Sweep the crumbs off the table."

verb: clean by sweeping

"Please sweep the floor."

verb: make a big sweeping gesture or movement

verb: move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

verb: sweep across or over

verb: force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

verb: to cover or extend over an area or time period

verb: cover the entire range of