Definition of Sweeping

something that has a wide area of effect or range

Examples of Sweeping in a sentence

The missile blanketed the entire area in a sweeping blast of flame.  🔊

The speaker waved his hand through the air in a wide sweeping motion.  🔊

The firefighters shot a powerful jet of water in a sweeping arc over the flame.  🔊

The artillery launched dozens of shells in a sweeping barrage across the entire coastline.  🔊

The knight swung his sword in a large sweeping arc to defend himself against all three enemies.  🔊

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