sweeper

UK
/ˈswiːpə/
US
/ˈswipɚ/

Translations

sweepernoun
sweepers
pl
UK
/ˈswiːpə/
US
/ˈswipɚ/
balayeurPersonne ou appareil qui balaie.
The janitor used a sweeper to clean the hallway after the event.
Le concierge a utilisé un balayeur pour nettoyer le couloir après l'événement.
Additional translations
balayeuseMachine ou véhicule de nettoyage.
libéroFootball, surtout au sens traditionnel.
Synonyms
sweeperadjective
UK
/ˈswiːpə/
US
/ˈswipər/
Used attributively to modify another noun, relating to sweeping equipment or functions.
balayeurSe dit surtout d'un véhicule ou d'un équipement destiné au balayage.
The city invested in a fleet of sweeper trucks for road maintenance.
La ville a investi dans une flotte de camions balayeurs pour l'entretien des routes.

Definitions

sweepernoun
A person or device that cleans a floor or surface by sweeping.
The janitor used a sweeper to clean the hallway after the event.
A player in a sports team, especially in soccer, who plays behind the main defenders and is responsible for clearing the ball from the defensive area.
The coach decided to use a sweeper to strengthen the team's defense.
A machine or vehicle designed to clean streets or other large surfaces by sweeping.
The city deployed a street sweeper to clean up after the parade.
sweeperadjective
Relating to or designed for sweeping.
The city invested in a fleet of sweeper trucks for road maintenance.