The old street-sweeper hummed along the curb as dawn broke, collecting last night's leaves.

The old chimney sweeper waved as he climbed down from the roof, his face smudged with soot.

The sweeper finished the early morning rounds, leaving the park spotless before sunrise.

The aircraft's sweepback improved high-speed stability but complicated low-speed handling during landing.

The workshop floor is sweepable despite the fine dust that accumulates every day.

After the party, we lined up the carpet sweepers by the door so guests could quickly tidy their shoes before leaving.

At dawn the crew pushed off in the old sweepboat, letting the river and the heavy sweeps steer them toward the open harbor.

The harbor museum restored two historic sweepboats to display the city's river-cleaning heritage.

She pulled out the old carpet sweeper and swept the crumbs off the rug with its rotating brush, appreciating how quietly it worked without electricity.

The crossing-sweepers lined the busy intersection, offering to clear debris for a few coins.