to make someone feel very enthusiastic about an activity and very involved in it

A net that embraces a large compass.

plural of sweep net

(American football) A play where a wide receiver catches a short pitch, then runs left or right prior to running downfield.

present participle of sweep away

(martial arts) A swipe of a fighter's leg meant do destabilize the adversary / (cricket) A sweep shot played to the leg side

To carelessly point a firearm at / across non-targets in a sweeping manner. It is a violation of muzzle discipline.

(figuratively) New management will often make radical changes.

(largely historical) One of the sweeps (chimney sweeps), clad in bright clothes and garlands and carrying a blackened broom, in a May Day parade.

Alternative form of May-day sweep