Word Study
sweeper
CIDE DICTIONARY
sweeper, n.
One who, or that which, sweeps, or cleans by sweeping; a sweep; as, a carpet sweeper. [1913 Webster]
"It is oxygen which is the great sweeper of the economy." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
sweeper, n.
1 a person who cleans by sweeping.
2 a device for sweeping carpets etc.
3 Football a defensive player positioned close to the goalkeeper.
1 a person who cleans by sweeping.
2 a device for sweeping carpets etc.
3 Football a defensive player positioned close to the goalkeeper.
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