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Sweepage :: Sweep (n.) The sweeping of workshops where precious metals are worked, containing filings, etc..

Sweep-saw :: Sweepings (n. pl.) Things collected by sweeping; rubbish; as, the sweepings of a street..

Sweep :: Sweeping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Swee.

Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club..

Whisker :: Whisker (n.) One who, or that which, whisks, or moves with a quick, sweeping motion..

Whisk :: Whisk (n.) To move with a quick, sweeping motion..

Raff :: Raff (n.) The sweepings of society; the rabble; the mob; -- chiefly used in the compound or duplicate, riffraff..

Whisk :: Whisk (n.) The act of whisking; a rapid, sweeping motion, as of something light; a sudden motion or quick puff..

Rasante :: Rasante (a.) Sweeping; grazing; -- applied to a style of fortification in which the command of the works over each other, and over the country, is kept very low, in order that the shot may more effectually sweep or graze the ground before them..

Draught :: Draught (n.) That which is taken by sweeping with a net.

Whisking :: Whisking (a.) Sweeping along lightly.

Housework :: Housework (n.) The work belonging to housekeeping; especially, kitchen work, sweeping, scrubbing, bed making, and the like..

Scovel :: Scovel (n.) A mop for sweeping ovens; a malkin.

Sweepings :: Sweeping (a.) Cleaning off surfaces, or cleaning away dust, dirt, or litter, as a broom does; moving with swiftness and force; carrying everything before it; including in its scope many persons or things; as, a sweeping flood; a sweeping majority; a sweeping accusation..

Flourish :: Flourish (v. i.) To make bold and sweeping, fanciful, or wanton movements, by way of ornament, parade, bravado, etc.; to play with fantastic and irregular motion..

Sweet :: Sweepy (a.) Moving with a sweeping motion.

Draught :: Draught (n.) Act of drawing a net; a sweeping the water for fish.

Riffraff :: Riffraff (n.) Sweepings; refuse; the lowest order of society.

Sweeping :: Sweeper (n.) One who, or that which, sweeps, or cleans by sweeping; a sweep; as, a carpet sweeper..

Besom :: Besom (n.) A brush of twigs for sweeping; a broom; anything which sweeps away or destroys.

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