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Sweeper

One who, or that which, sweeps, or cleans by sweeping; a sweep; as, a carpet sweeper.

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Employee 76% connected

One employed by another.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Teleost 76% connected

One of the Teleosti. Also used adjectively.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broom 74% connected

A plant having twigs suitable for making brooms to sweep with when bound together; esp., the Cytisus scoparius of Western Europe, which is a low shru…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Broom 74% connected

A plant having twigs suitable for making brooms to sweep with when bound together; esp., the Cytisus scoparius of Western Europe, which is a low shru…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sweep 74% connected

To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sw…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sweep 74% connected

To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sw…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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