n. someone who cleans soot from chimneys, usually as a profession. Syn. -- chimneysweeper, sweep. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. A boat designed for the purpose of detecting and disposing of marine mines. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. One who, or that which, sweeps, or cleans by sweeping; a sweep; as, a carpet sweeper. [ 1913 Webster ]
It is oxygen which is the great sweeper of the economy. Huxley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. One who weeps; esp., one who sheds tears. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A white band or border worn on the sleeve as a badge of mourning. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Zool.) The capuchin. See Capuchin, 3 (a). [ 1913 Webster ]