- sweep speed
- n.the speed at which a closer moves a door from open to the point where latching speed is engaged
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sweep — [swēp] vt. swept, sweeping [ME swepen, akin to (or ? altered <) OE swapan: see SWOOP] 1. to clear or clean (a surface, room, etc.) as by brushing with a broom 2. to remove or clear away (dirt, debris, etc.) as with a broom or brushing movement … English World dictionary
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sweep — 1. verb 1) she swept the floor Syn: brush, clean, scrub, mop, scour 2) he was swept out to sea Syn: carry, pull, drag, tow 3) riots swept the country … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
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