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sweeper
[swee-per]
noun
a janitor.
any of several fishes of the family Pempherididae, of tropical and warm, temperate seas, having an oblong, compressed body.
sweeper
/ ˈɾːə /
noun
a person employed to sweep, such as a roadsweeper
any device for sweeping
a carpet sweeper
informalsoccer a player who supports the main defenders, as by intercepting loose balls, etc
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Several yellow city street sweepers drove up and down Los Angeles Street in front of the federal courthouse, between blooming purple jacarandas and scores of police vehicles from various SoCal cities.
He was 94-97 mph with his fastball, and used his full repertoire, including his sweeper.
In a full count with Suarez, he threw a high sweeper that appeared to catch the top of the strike zone.
In the first inning, May had two strikes against Riley before throwing a sweeper up and over the plate.
The Red Bull's speed in the fast sweepers there was too much for McLaren to claw back in the remainder of the lap.
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