sweep in Finnish
sweep in Finnish is heilautus, lakaisu, pyyhkäisy — sweep means to clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
sweep in Finnish
heilautus
A single action of sweeping.
lakaisu
A single action of sweeping.
pyyhkäisy
A single action of sweeping.
perämies
A person who stands at the stern of a surf boat, steering with a steering oar and commanding the crew.
etsintä
A methodical search, typically for bugs (electronic listening devices).
syyni
A methodical search, typically for bugs (electronic listening devices).
tarkastus
A methodical search, typically for bugs (electronic listening devices).
rannan suuntainen virtaus
A flow of water parallel to shore caused by wave action at an ocean beach or at a point or headland.
pyyhkäisy
mökki
aukeamisalue
The compass of any turning body or of any motion.
heilahdusalue
The compass of any turning body or of any motion.
pyörähdysalue
The compass of any turning body or of any motion.
veikkaus
The compass of any turning body or of any motion.
kaarros
Direction or departure of a curve, a road, an arch, etc. away from a rectilinear line.
airo
A large oar used in small vessels, partly to propel them and partly to steer them.
vipu
A long pole, or piece of timber, moved on a horizontal fulcrum fixed to a tall post and used to raise and lower a bucket in a well for drawing water.
vipupuu
A long pole, or piece of timber, moved on a horizontal fulcrum fixed to a tall post and used to raise and lower a bucket in a well for drawing water.
siipi
Any of the blades of a windmill.
veikkaus
Any of the blades of a windmill.
harjata
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
lakaista
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
luutia
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
pyyhkäistä
kammata
(transitive) To search (a place) methodically.
syynätä
(transitive) To search (a place) methodically.
tarkastaa
(transitive) To search (a place) methodically.
harjata
(curling) To brush the ice in front of a moving stone, causing it to travel farther and to curl less.
heilauttaa
(transitive, ergative) To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.
lakaista
(transitive, ergative) To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.
pyyhkäistä
(transitive, ergative) To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.
voittaa puhtaasti
pyyhkiä
heilauttaa
To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion.
heiluttaa
To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion.
What does "sweep" mean?
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verb To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
"Please sweep up the crumbs under the table before the guests arrive."
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verb To move quickly and smoothly across an area.
"Headlights swept across the ceiling as the car turned into the drive."
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verb To win every game in a series or competition without a single loss.
"The home side swept the series without dropping a single match."
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verb To search an area thoroughly and systematically.
"Rescuers swept the hillside for any sign of the lost hikers."
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sweep in a sentence
- Please sweep up the crumbs under the table before the guests arrive.
- She swept the kitchen floor after dinner.
- Headlights swept across the ceiling as the car turned into the drive.
- A wave of laughter swept through the hall when he tripped over his words.
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What is "sweep" in Finnish?
"sweep" in Finnish is heilautus, lakaisu, pyyhkäisy. sweep means: To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
How do you use "sweep" in a sentence?
Example: "Please sweep up the crumbs under the table before the guests arrive." In Finnish, "sweep" is heilautus, lakaisu, pyyhkäisy.
Are there other ways to say "sweep" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 29 translations listed for "sweep": heilautus, lakaisu, pyyhkäisy, perämies, etsintä, syyni.
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