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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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Not to sweepingly, generalize but when you put a giant rainbow flag on your house, you're probably gay. The sweepingly beautiful artwork adds a majestic touch to this wonderful fable. But Whitman's faith in the larger political uses of literature was justified in an age when sweepingly composed--if only erratically distinguished--works of literature furnished the leading edge of political reform. |
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