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sweep — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • whip noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.

Senses

sweep is used for these senses in English:

whip — full definition

  1. noun A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp cracking noise.
  2. noun A politician responsible for making sure party members vote according to party policy.
  3. verb To strike with a whip or similar flexible object.
  4. verb To beat food quickly, especially cream or eggs, so that it becomes light and airy.
  5. verb To move something suddenly and quickly.

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