well sweep

noun

1. sweep ¹( def 29 ).

well sweep

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of well sweep¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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

That’s 0-for-61 – in four states that Clinton could very well sweep.

From Salon

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