sweep
2
8.2
- noun
- /swiːp/
- Specialized
:
remo
- That gives you five hours until the sweep comes through.
Examples
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Eight steps on the sweep, not six.
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You take the sweep, and let's go.
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- He fixed the sweep on the raft.
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There's a sweep leaving Memphis in an hour, going through Sydney.
Fiction book (2000) -
I got pegged for 7-seat, which was a little frightening given that I had not been in a sweep boat since last year's race.
Blog text (17) -
We steered into the water-hyacinth mat and began using our hands and a sweep net to collect insect and plant samples.
Academic text (2000) -
The crew worked together to make long sweeping strokes with each sweep of their oars as they navigated through the water.
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Rowing the boat required strong arms, as each sweep propelled them further down the river.
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During the race, each powerful sweep of the oars brought the team closer to the finish line.
Synonyms
A long paddle one person holds with both hands to row a boat
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
A thin hand on a clock or watch attached at the middle that goes around every minute and moves smoothly
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sweep for a long oar comes from the long, sweeping stroke rowers make when they pull through the water. Because the oar makes a wide reach, it is called a 'sweep'.