noun an act of cleaning or clearing a surface with a broom or brush
verb to clean or clear a surface with a broom or brush
In sports such as curling and hockey, 'sweep' is used to describe the action of players using brooms to manipulate the path of an object (e.g. a stone or puck) on the playing surface.
In meteorology, 'sweep' can refer to the scanning motion of a radar beam as it detects precipitation or other weather phenomena in a specific area.
In the field of cleaning, 'sweep' refers to the action of using a broom or brush to clean floors by removing dust, dirt, and debris.
In the context of sweepstakes or contests, 'sweep' is often used to describe the act of winning all available prizes or a clean sweep of the competition.
In the context of writing, 'sweep' can refer to using broad strokes or grand gestures to create a sense of grandeur or drama in a piece of writing.
In psychology, 'sweep' can refer to the overall scope or range of a particular psychological theory or concept.
In architecture, 'sweep' can refer to the curvature or flow of a design element, such as a roofline or staircase.
In the culinary arts, 'sweep' can refer to the motion of a chef's hand or utensil as they clean or clear a work surface.
In engineering, 'sweep' can refer to a type of geometric shape used in CAD modeling to create smooth, curved surfaces.
In painting, 'sweep' can refer to the broad, sweeping brushstrokes used to create a sense of movement or energy in a work of art.
In music, 'sweep' can refer to a technique on certain instruments, such as the guitar, where the player uses a pick to create a smooth, continuous sound across multiple strings.
In sports, 'sweep' can refer to a team winning all games or matches in a series against another team.
In photography, 'sweep' can refer to the wide, sweeping motion of a camera as it pans across a scene to capture a panoramic view.