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sweeping


1sweeping

noun

Definition of SWEEPING

1
: the act or action of one that sweeps <gave the room a good sweeping>
2
plural : things collected by sweeping : refuse
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Examples of SWEEPING

  1. The porch needs a good sweeping.

First Known Use of SWEEPING

14th century

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