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sweeper (swē′pər)

noun

  1. a person who sweeps
    1. a device for sweeping
    2. ☆ carpet sweeper
  3. Soccer a defensive back who plays in front of the goalkeeper

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sweeper Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cross: The best known literary example is ' Jo the crossing sweeper ' in Charles Dickens ' Bleak House.

Adjective modifier

  • truck-mounted: So will the truck-mounted highway sweeper of the future have one engine, or two?

Modifies a noun

  • role: Man of the match was Jamie Lamont for his sweeper role.

Noun used with modifier

  • carpet: How about this for an array of carpet sweepers.
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