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Any eyes on me - a late-night street sweeper, some dude texting in his parked car, the homeless guy talking to himself - make me feel uncomfortable when I skate. Everyone expects me to do certain things.
Rodney Mullen

Meaning of "sweeper" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SWEEPER

sweeper  [ˈswiːpə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SWEEPER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sweeper is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SWEEPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sweeper

Sweeper

Sweepers are small, tropical marine perciform fish of the family Pempheridae. Found in the western Atlantic Ocean and Indo-Pacific region, the family contains about 26 species in two genera. One species is the target of subsistence fisheries in Japan, where the fish is much enjoyed for its taste. Sweepers are occasionally kept in marine aquaria.

Definition of sweeper in the English dictionary

The first definition of sweeper in the dictionary is a person employed to sweep, such as a roadsweeper. Other definition of sweeper is any device for sweeping. Sweeper is also a player who supports the main defenders, as by intercepting loose balls, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SWEEPER


Arequipa
ˌærɪˈkiːpə
beekeeper
ˈbiːˌkiːpə
creeper
ˈkriːpə
doorkeeper
ˈdɔːˌkiːpə
gatekeeper
ˈɡeɪtˌkiːpə
goalkeeper
ˈɡəʊlˌkiːpə
housekeeper
ˈhaʊsˌkiːpə
keeper
ˈkiːpə
lipa
ˈliːpə
minesweeper
ˈmaɪnˌswiːpə
peacekeeper
ˈpiːsˌkiːpə
pipa
ˈpiːpə
reaper
ˈriːpə
shopkeeper
ˈʃɒpˌkiːpə
sleeper
ˈsliːpə
steeper
ˈstiːpə
tepa
ˈtiːpə
timekeeper
ˈtaɪmˌkiːpə
weeper
ˈwiːpə
zookeeper
ˈzuːˌkiːpə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SWEEPER

sweeney
sweeny
sweep
sweep hand
sweep something under the carpet
sweep the board
sweep-saw
sweepback
sweeping
sweepingly
sweepingness
sweepings
sweepstake
sweepstakes
sweepy
sweer
sweet
sweet alison
sweet alyssum
sweet basil

WORDS THAT END LIKE SWEEPER

barkeeper
book-keeper
carpet-sweeper
cheeper
chimney sweeper
Culpeper
Freeper
gamekeeper
green keeper
greenskeeper
groundskeeper
innkeeper
lighthouse keeper
peeper
road sweeper
rough sleeper
storekeeper
street sweeper
Virginia creeper
wicketkeeper
zoo keeper

Synonyms and antonyms of sweeper in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sweeper» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SWEEPER

Find out the translation of sweeper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sweeper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sweeper» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自由中卫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

líbero
570 millions of speakers

English

sweeper
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सफाई कर्मचारी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كاسحة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

уборочная машина
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

líbero
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঝাড়ুদার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

libéro
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penyapu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ausputzer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スイーパー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

축구에서 가장 뒤쪽에서 방어하는 수비수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penyapu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người dọn dẹp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்வீப்பர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वीपर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çöpçü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

libero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zamiatarka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

збиральна машина
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

masina de maturat stradale
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σάρωθρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sweeper
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sopmaskin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sweeper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sweeper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SWEEPER»

The term «sweeper» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.371 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SWEEPER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sweeper» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sweeper» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sweeper

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2 QUOTES WITH «SWEEPER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sweeper.
1
Ruud Gullit
I am very fit and by playing sweeper I can control the speed of the game.
2
Rodney Mullen
Any eyes on me - a late-night street sweeper, some dude texting in his parked car, the homeless guy talking to himself - make me feel uncomfortable when I skate. Everyone expects me to do certain things.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SWEEPER»

Discover the use of sweeper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sweeper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Street Sweeper
On the crowded streets of New York City there are even more stories than there are people passing each other every day... only some of these stories survive to become history.
Elliot Perlman, 2012
2
Dusty the Street Sweeper
Dusty the Street Sweeper is a children's story about a town called Elmsville. The town's streets are very clean. That is because of Dusty the Street Sweeper, and his driver Pete.
Charles T. Aguier, 2009
3
The Chimney Sweeper's Boy
As Sarah researches her famous father's past for her memoir, shocking secrets come to light and threaten her world.
Barbara Vine, 2006
4
The Street Sweeper: See No Evil
The Street Sweeper won't disappoint, as Detective Rivers believes Michelle is his lost soul mate and should be the mother of his children.
David Rivera, 2011
5
Sky Sweeper
Despite criticism for his lack of "accomplishments," Takiboki finds contentment sweeping flower blossoms and raking the sand and gravel in the monks' temple garden, in a title based on Zen philosophy that includes a note on the art and ...
Phillis Gershator, 2007
6
The Mighty Street Sweeper
Although the street cleaner may not be as fast, large, or powerful as some other vehicles, it is the only truck that can perform the very important task of keeping the roads clean.
‎2006
7
The Comet Sweeper: Caroline Herschel's Astronomical Ambition
"The Comet Sweeper" is the incredible story of Britain's first female professional scientist, Caroline Herschel - a true Enlightenment celebrity whose rediscovery is long overdue.
Claire Brock, 2007
8
Mind Sweeper
As Will Ramsey's mother hugs her son as if it were for the last time, her thin bony arms feel like angel's wings.
D B Moon, 2010
9
The Street Sweeper
strange lile village in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains . . . a mysterious street sweeper who turns out to be much more than he first appears . . . an intriguing cast of characters who also are more than they appear to be—the coffee shop ...
Tim Enochs, 2010
10
I Drive a Street Sweeper
Describes what street sweepers do, how they are successfully driven, and how operators maintain them.
Sarah Bridges, Phd Sarah Bridges, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SWEEPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sweeper is used in the context of the following news items.
1
People Are Losing Their Minds Over This Sexy Street Sweeper
A Brazilian street sweeper's good looks are sending the Internet over the edge, but she doesn't see what all the fuss is about. Rita Mattos went viral after photos ... «Daily Caller, Jul 15»
2
'Sweeper' boxer Krishna Rout seeks a job of dignity from Mamata …
"Earlier I worked for five years as a sweeper of the Corporation, but in 2005 I was given the job of spraying disinfectants in drains which I have been doing for the ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
3
73-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed by Street Sweeper in Northeast …
News4's Mark Segraves talked to the son of a man killed by a street sweeper machine Tuesday while crossing the street in front of his D.C. home. (Published ... «NBC4 Washington, Jun 15»
4
1 killed in crash on Interstate 77 involving street sweeper
CANTON, Ohio - One person died in a car crash involving a street sweeper Tuesday night, according to Canton Police. Police said Bobby Petty, 41, of Akron was ... «newsnet5.com, Jun 15»
5
Sweeper truck hits Loop 101 freeway wall, overturns; driver killed
(AP) -- Authorities say a 23-year-old man was killed when a sweeper truck he was driving struck a retaining wall on a Tempe freeway and overturned, landing on ... «FOX 10 News Phoenix, May 15»
6
Drunken teen steals street sweeper, crashes into tree
DUBUQUE, Iowa —Police say a 16-year-old was drunk when he stole a Dubuque street sweeper, led officers on a short chase and then crashed into a tree, ... «KCCI Des Moines, May 15»
7
Clash of Clans Update Arrives Today; Air Sweeper Included
Attention Clashers! Supercell has released a brand new Clash of Clans update that is being downloaded to the game as we speak (at least on my device it is). «SegmentNext, Apr 15»
8
Two injured when street sweeper, semitrailer collide
ALGONA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State Patrol says two people were injured when a street sweeper and semitrailer collided on State Route 167 in south ... «KOMO News, Apr 15»
9
Napa woman badly hurt in collision with street sweeper
A woman suffered major injuries after crashing into a street sweeper and narrowly escaping her car just before it became fully engulfed in flames in Napa on ... «SFGate, Apr 15»
10
Butte man steals street sweeper, escapes pre-release
Matthew Hawkins reportedly stole a street sweeper last fall from the parking lot maintenance company he worked for in Butte. Police say they found Hawkins ... «NBC Montana, Mar 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Sweeper [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sweeper>. Apr 2024 ».
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