Sweep: A running play in which several blockers lead a running back on a designed play to the outside. Depending on the number of blockers and the design of the play this is sometimes referred to as a 'power sweep' or 'student-body-right' (or left).

 

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Sweep: A running play in which several blockers lead a running back on a designed play to the outside. Depending on the number of blockers and the design of the play this is sometimes referred to a . . . View Full Definition

Sweep Account: A brokerage firm or bank may automatically transfer — or sweep — a client’s uninvested or surplus funds into a designated account. For instance, at the end of each business day, a bank might . . . View Full Definition

Sweep Jamming: Sweep jamming aims to counter a number of different radar systems spread in frequency over a wide band by continuously sweeping the jamming frequency across the band.

Sweepstake: Tournament where contestants pay an entry fee (for prizes).

Sweep Check: A check made by a player with one hand on the stick, and one knee so low it is practically on the ice, with the shaft and blade of the stick flat on the ice to take the puck away from an opponent.

Market Sweep: A second offering following a tender offer, allowing institutional investors to obtain a controlling interest at a price higher than the original offer.

Sweepback: A backward inclination of an airfoil from root to tip in a way that causes the leading edge and often the trailing edge to meet relative wind obliquely, as wingforms that are swept back.

Sweeps: Time period during which Nielsen Media Research conducts seasonal ratings of network television programs.

Sweeper: (1) WOOD that cleans remaining pins off deck (clears remaining pins). (2) Big hook, same as broom ball. (3) A type of tournament.

Rond De Jambe A Terre: straightened leg with pointed toe remaining on the ground to sweep around.