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Definition of sweeper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cleaning workerperson who cleans floors and streets
- The sweeper diligently cleaned the school corridors..
2.
cleaning machinemachine that cleans surfaces by sweeping
- A street sweeper keeps the neighborhood roads free of debris..
3.
soccer positionTECH. defensive player in soccer behind the line of defenseTECH.
- The sweeper intercepted the ball, preventing a goal..
4.
hikingRare US last hiker ensuring group stays togetherRare US
- The sweeper made sure no one was left behind.
5.
sportsTECH. person sweeping ice in curlingTECH.
- The sweeper quickly moved ahead of the stone.
Images of sweeper
machine that cleans surfaces by sweeping
Expressions with sweeper
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person whose job is to clean streets
A street sweeper was busy clearing the autumn leaves..
manual device with a rotating brush for cleaning carpets
She used a carpet sweeper to clean the living room carpet.
person who cleans soot from chimneys
The chimney sweeper arrived early to clean the fireplace..
Origin of sweeper
English, sweep (to clean) + -er (agent noun suffix)
Terms with sweeper included in their meaning
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room sweeper
cleaning tool for dusting floors without water
Examples of sweeper in a sentence
A sweeper was hired to clean the office building. The sweeper malfunctioned and left dirt behind. They bought a new sweeper for the warehouse. The sweeper cleared the ball from the penalty area. Our team's sweeper is very reliable. The sweeper checked the trail for any lost items.
During the hike, the sweeper kept a steady pace at the back. The sweeper's role is crucial in curling. She trained to be a professional sweeper.
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- French:balayeur, balayeuse, ...
- German:Straßenkehrer, Kehrmaschine, ...
- Italian:spazzino, macchina spazzatrice, ...
- Spanish:limpiador, barredora, ...
- Portuguese:faxineiro, varredora, ...
- Chinese:清洁工, 扫地机, ...
- Japanese:掃除人, 掃除機械, ...
- Arabic:عامِل نَظافَة, مِكْنَسَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְנַקֶּה, מְכוֹנַת טִיאָטוּא, ...
- Russian:уборщик, уборочная машина, ...
- Ukrainian:прибиральник, прибиральна машина, ...
- Hindi:सफाईकर्मी, सड़क साफ़ करने वाली मशीन, ...
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