swept
/swɛpt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Cleared of mines (explosive devices).
Adjective
Examples
Having survived the seemingly-random attacks through the day, and now under the cover of night, the Germans seem to have a clear run to safety. However, back when the route became clear thanks to the Enigma intercepts, Bomber Command had laid more mines in the swept channel. And now, along comes Gne
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “swept” mean?
Cleared of mines (explosive devices).
Is “swept” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.