Vocabulary : Swedish to Sweepstakes
Swedish : Of or pertaining to Sweden or its inhabitants. ;; The language of Swedes.Sweeny : An atrophy of the muscles of the shoulder in horses; also, atrophy of any muscle in horses.
Sweep : To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney. Used also figuratively. ;; To drive or carry along or off with a broom or a brush, or as if with a broom; to remove by, or as if by, brushing; as, to sweep dirt from a floor; the wind sweeps the snow from the hills; a freshet sweeps away a dam, timber, or rubbish; a pestilence sweeps off multitudes. ;; To brush against or over; to rub lightly along. ;; To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion. ;; To strike with a long stroke. ;; To draw or drag something over; as, to sweep the bottom of a river with a net. ;; To pass over, or traverse, with the eye or with an instrument of observation; as, to sweep the heavens with a telescope. ;; To clean rooms, yards, etc., or to clear away dust, dirt, litter, etc., with a broom, brush, or the like. ;; To brush swiftly over the surfa
Sweepage : The crop of hay got in a meadow.
Sweeper : One who, or that which, sweeps, or cleans by sweeping; a sweep; as, a carpet sweeper.
