Meaning ofsweeperin English

Noun

1. a person who clears surfaces
2. one who cleans floors or chimneys; removes debris
3. a device detecting hidden dangers
   The mine sweeper detected a hidden bomb in the field.
4. a fallen tree over water; obstructing flow
   A fallen tree acted as a natural sweeper, blocking the stream's flow.
5. a device for cleaning floors
   The janitor used a sweeper to clean the office floor.
6. a soccer defender as last line; before goalkeeper
   The team's sweeper made a crucial tackle to prevent a goal.
7. a curling team member clearing ice
   The curling team's sweeper cleared the ice in front of the stone.
8. a cricket player using sweep shots
   The batsman played a sweep shot to hit the ball to the boundary.
9. a fielder near the boundary (in cricket)
   The sweeper in cricket is responsible for fielding near the boundary.