upsweep

[ verb uhp-sweep; noun uhp-sweep ]

verb (used with object)

, up·swept, up·sweep·ing.

1. to sweep upward.

verb (used without object)

, up·swept, up·sweep·ing.

1. to be arranged in an upsweep.

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.

upsweep

noun

1. a curve or sweep upwards
2. an upswept hairstyle

verb

1. to sweep, curve, or brush or be swept, curved, or brushed upwards

Word History and Origins

Origin of upsweep¹

First recorded in 1885–90; up- + sweep ¹

Example Sentences

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

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