whoosh |
sweep |
As nouns the difference between whoosh and sweep
is that
whoosh is a breathy sound like that of an object passing at high speed while
sweep is the person who steers a dragon boat.
As verbs the difference between whoosh and sweep
is that
whoosh is to make a breathy sound like a whoosh while
sweep is to clean (a surface) by means of a motion of a broom or brush.
As an interjection whoosh
is .
sweep |
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sweep |
field |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between sweep and field
is that
sweep is to remove something abruptly and thoroughly while
field is to defeat.
As a proper noun Field is
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sphere |
sweep |
Related terms |
Sphere is a related term of sweep.
As nouns the difference between sphere and sweep
is that
sphere is sphere while
sweep is the person who steers a dragon boat.
As a verb sweep is
to clean (a surface) by means of a motion of a broom or brush.
sweep |
whisk |
Related terms |
Sweep is a related term of whisk.
In lang=en terms the difference between sweep and whisk
is that
sweep is to remove something abruptly and thoroughly while
whisk is to move lightly and nimbly.
As verbs the difference between sweep and whisk
is that
sweep is to clean (a surface) by means of a motion of a broom or brush while
whisk is to move something with quick light sweeping motions.
As nouns the difference between sweep and whisk
is that
sweep is the person who steers a dragon boat while
whisk is a quick, light sweeping motion or
whisk can be (obsolete) the card game whist.
sweep |
swing |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between sweep and swing
is that
sweep is to remove something abruptly and thoroughly while
swing is in dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms.
In intransitive terms the difference between sweep and swing
is that
sweep is to move through an (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke while
swing is to fluctuate or change.
In cricket terms the difference between sweep and swing
is that
sweep is a batsman's shot, played from a kneeling position with a swinging horizontal bat while
swing is sideways movement of the ball as it flies through the air.
In nautical terms the difference between sweep and swing
is that
sweep is to draw or drag something over while
swing is to turn round by action of wind or tide when at anchor.
region |
sweep |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between region and sweep
is that
region is any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons while
sweep is the person who steers a dragon boat.
As a verb sweep is
to clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
compass |
sweep |
Related terms |
Compass is a related term of sweep.
As nouns the difference between compass and sweep
is that
compass is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north) while
sweep is the person who steers a dragon boat.
As verbs the difference between compass and sweep
is that
compass is to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round while
sweep is to clean (a surface) by means of a motion of a broom or brush.
As an adverb compass
is (obsolete) in a circuit; round about.
coast |
sweep |
Synonyms |
Coast is a synonym of sweep.
In lang=en terms the difference between coast and sweep
is that
coast is to glide along without adding energy while
sweep is to remove something abruptly and thoroughly.
In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between coast and sweep
is that
coast is (nautical) to sail along a coast while
sweep is (nautical) to draw or drag something over.
As nouns the difference between coast and sweep
is that
coast is (obsolete) the side or edge of something while
sweep is the person who steers a dragon boat.
As verbs the difference between coast and sweep
is that
coast is to glide along without adding energy while
sweep is to clean (a surface) by means of a motion of a broom or brush.
sweep |
territory |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between sweep and territory
is that
sweep is the person who steers a dragon boat while
territory is a large extent or tract of land; a region; a country; a district.
As a verb sweep
is to clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
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