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sweeper
noun as in broom
noun as in brush
noun as in chimney sweep
Weak matches
noun as in janitor
Strongest matches
Strong matches
Weak matches
noun as in mop
Example Sentences
He mixed in more sweepers than usual, too, trying to negate the Blue Jays’ potent lineup with a steady dose of spin.
Remember what it was like to see him overpower the Brewers with his fastball and sweeper when questions start about him being too old to withstand the workload of a two-way player.
His sweeper and cutter were keeping the Brewers off balance.
After stranding runners on the corners in a shaky first, the left-hander locked in and made the Dodgers look silly with a barrage of sweepers and changeups that dipped below the zone.
He snapped off his trademark sweeper to fan Matt Chapman and retire the side.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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