sweeping motion

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a broad, continuous movement, often with the arms

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Examples (10)

  • The conductor made a sweeping motion with his baton.
  • She gestured with a sweeping motion to indicate the entire room.
  • He drew a sweeping motion across the canvas.
  • The dancer's arms moved in a fluid, sweeping motion.
  • With a sweeping motion, the magician revealed the trick.
  • The robot arm performed a sweeping motion to clean the floor.
  • He described the scene with a sweeping motion of his hand.
  • The artist used a sweeping motion to apply the paint.
  • The wind created a sweeping motion through the tall grass.
  • Her explanation was accompanied by a sweeping motion of her arm.