What does clear-swept mean?
Clear-swept means Perfectly clear; free of any extraneous matter..
Clear-swept
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Meaning
Perfectly clear; free of any extraneous matter..
Example Sentences
Poplars swayed and tossed with a roaring swish; dead leaves sprang aloft, and whirled into space; and all the clear-swept heaven seemed to thrill with sound like a great harp.
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Poplars swayed and tossed with a roaring swish; dead leaves sprang aloft, and whirled into space; and all the clear-swept heaven seemed to thrill with sound like a great harp.
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