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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 • Apr. 2, 2025

As a result, they may very well sweep the ski-cross, for example.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2010

In the view of Reagan strategists, he may very well sweep the 127 delegates to be chosen at state conventions in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Washington—all in the Western heartland of Reagan country.

From Time Magazine Archive

The New York critics' choices for 1964 made it clear that My Fair Lady may well sweep the scene on Oscar Day.

From Time Magazine Archive

I was thirsty, but ahead was the old well sweep, and behind the cool lattice of the dairy window were pans of milk in abundance.

From Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know by Dickinson, Asa Don

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