sweep

a wide scope; "the sweep of the plains"

someone who cleans soot from chimneys

winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

a long oar used in an open boat

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

a movement in an arc; "a sweep of his arm"

sweep across or over; "Her long skirt brushed the floor"; "A gasp swept cross the audience"

move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky"

sweep with a broom or as if with a broom; "Sweep the crumbs off the table"; "Sweep under the bed"

force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events"; "don't drag me into this business"

to cover or extend over an area or time period; "Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries"

clean by sweeping; "Please sweep the floor"

win an overwhelming victory in or on; "Her new show dog swept all championships"

cover the entire range of

make a big sweeping gesture or movement