See Also: unbedded(dictionary)
sweeping(1)(dictionary)
sweeping(2)(dictionary)
sweeping(dictionary)
Sweeping Hand - Poker(gambling)

sweeping(1) (iou) and unbedded (iou)


sweeping(1) (iou)



sweeping adjective. L16.
[from SWEEP verb + -ING2.]
That sweeps. L16.
fig. Having a wide scope; wide in range or effect; involving generalization, taking no account of particular cases or exceptions. L18.
Times The state of emergency..gives sweeping powers of arrest. Independent I make this sweeping assertion on the basis of..experience.
sweepingly adverb E19.
sweepingness noun M19.

unbedded (iou)



unbedded adjective. M19.
[from UN-1 + bedded pa. pple of BED verb.]
Not bedded; spec. in Geology, not stratified in beds.