sweeper

US /ˈswiː.pɚ/
UK /ˈswiː.pɚ/
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a person who sweeps a floor or street

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The street sweeper started his shift early in the morning.
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She hired a professional sweeper to clean the office floors.
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cleanerjanitorscavenger
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a machine that sweeps, especially one used for cleaning floors or roads

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The industrial sweeper efficiently cleaned the large warehouse floor.
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The new robotic sweeper can navigate around obstacles.
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broomvacuum cleanerscrubber
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(in soccer) a defensive player who plays behind the main defensive line to intercept any balls that get past them

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The team's sweeper made a crucial interception, preventing a goal.
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He played as a sweeper for most of his career.
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libero