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sweeper definition

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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