What does sweeper mean?
Sweeper means One who sweeps..
Sweeper
/ˈswipɚ/ · noun
Meaning
One who sweeps..
Definitions by Sense
- One who sweeps.
- One who sweeps floors or chimneys.
- A detector for mines.
- Any of the small, tropical marine perciform fishes of the family Pempheridae, typically with deeply keeled, compressed bodies and large eyes.
- (soccer) A defender who is the last line of defence before the goalkeeper.
- (curling) A person who sweeps the ice ahead of the rock in play.
- (cricket) A batsman who plays sweep shots.
- (cricket) A fielding position along the boundary; a fielder in this position.
Example Sentences
..tree will be hanging over the water about canoe level (a sweeper)..
So named because they can sweep passengers from a boat, they can also capsize a canoe, especially when paddlers lean too far away from the sweeper..
Synonyms for sweeper
Antonyms for sweeper
Related Words
Word Forms
- sweepers
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sweeper?
Common synonyms include libero, carpet sweeper.
What is the opposite of sweeper?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sweeper in a sentence?
..tree will be hanging over the water about canoe level (a sweeper)..
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