sweeps

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a wide scope
  2. noun someone who cleans soot from chimneys
  3. noun winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

Etymology

From sweep + -s (pluralia tantum suffix).

Synonyms

sweep, expanse

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