well sweep

American

noun

sweep.

well sweep British

noun

a device for raising buckets from and lowering them into a well, consisting of a long pivoted pole, the bucket being attached to one end by a long rope

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Etymology

Origin of well sweep

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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If social-media-savvy Bardella's popularity among French youth is any indication of his prospects, he could well sweep to victory in 2027.

From BBC

It may well sweep the cities, as it has done before.

From Economist

Meanwhile, a different kind of radicalism will be on display in Scotland, where the pro-independence Scottish National Party may well sweep the board.

From Washington Post

In Rio, China’s 13-person squad could well sweep every diving gold.

From Time

He and the Cleveland Cavaliers may very well sweep the Pistons in the first round, just as they did seven years ago with four lopsided victories.

From Washington Times

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