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upsweep

[verb uhp-sweep; noun uhp-sweep]
verb (used with object), up·swept, up·sweep·ing.
  1. to sweep upward.
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verb (used without object), up·swept, up·sweep·ing.
  1. to be arranged in an upsweep.
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noun
  1. a sweeping upward, as an increase in elevation or a steep slope.
  2. a hairdo produced by having the hair combed or brushed upward to the top of the head; an upswept hairdo.
  3. a strongly pronounced rise in activity, as in business.
  4. a curved shape of the lower jaw of some animals.
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Origin of upsweep

First recorded in 1885–90; up- + sweep1
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Examples from the Web for upsweep

Historical Examples

  • "Somewhere I've heard your voice," she said with the upsweep of her lashes.

    Contrary Mary

    Temple Bailey

British Dictionary definitions for upsweep

upsweep

noun (ˈʌpˌswiːp)
  1. a curve or sweep upwards
  2. US and Canadian an upswept hairstyle
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verb (ʌpˈswiːp) -sweeps, -sweeping or -swept
  1. to sweep, curve, or brush or be swept, curved, or brushed upwards
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