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sweeping [′swēp·iŋ] (navigation) The process of towing a line or object below the surface in order to determine whether an area is free from isolated submerged hazards to vessels and to determine the position of any such hazards that exist, or to determine the least depth of an area. The process of clearing an area or channel of mines or other hazards to navigation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It was not a bad day for a walk, if you were young and strong, and could breast the great gusts of wind which came sweeping in from the sea. He pointed with a sweeping gesture, as though calling Adam's attention to the extent of the view. I CAN never forget the eighteen or twenty days during which the light trade-winds were silently sweeping us towards the islands. |
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