Swept
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /swɛpt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Swept is an adjective meaning (military, of a body of water or part thereof) Cleared of mines (explosive devices).
Meaning
(military, of a body of water or part thereof) Cleared of mines (explosive devices).
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of sweep
Example Sentences
Having survived the seemingly-random attacks through the day, and now under the cover of night, the Germans seem to have a clear run to safety. However, back when the route became clear thanks to the Enigma intercepts, Bomber Command had laid more mines in the swept channel. And now, along comes Gneisenau!
Synonyms for swept
Depending on context, synonyms include sweptwing, sweptback.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sweptback, sweptwing, attacked, brushed, bulldozed, came.
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