sweep

Sense 1 noun

a wide scope

the sweep of the plains

Sense 2 verb

sweep across or over

Her long skirt brushed the floor

Sense 3 noun

someone who cleans soot from chimneys

Sense 4 verb

move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

The diva swept into the room

Sense 5 noun

winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

Sense 6 verb

sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

Sweep the crumbs off the table

Sense 7 noun

a long oar used in an open boat

Sense 8 verb

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

They were swept up by the events

Sense 9 noun

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

Sense 10 verb

to cover or extend over an area or time period

Rivers traverse the valley floor

Sense 11 noun

a movement in an arc

a sweep of his arm

Sense 12 verb

clean by sweeping

Please sweep the floor

Sense 13 verb

win an overwhelming victory in or on

Her new show dog swept all championships

Sense 14 verb

cover the entire range of

Sense 15 verb

make a big sweeping gesture or movement