upsweep

up·sweep | \ ˈəp-ˌswēp

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upswept\ ˈəp-ˌswept

How to pronounce upswept (audio)

\; upsweeping

Definition of upsweep

(Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to sweep upward

upsweep

Definition of upsweep (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : an upward sweep

2 : an upswept hairdo

Examples of upsweep in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The roofline also collides with the upsweeping beltline at the top of the rear doors, where the door handles are cleverly concealed. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "Why Toyota’s CH-R Might Win the Small-Car Showdown," 28 Sep. 2017

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“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upsweep. Accessed 13 Aug. 2020.

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