sweeper

noun
UK /ˈswiːpə/
US /ˈswiːpər/

A sweeper is a person or a machine that cleans the floor with a brush.

The street sweeper cleaned the road early in the morning.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person whose job is to clean streets or buildings.

The sweeper swept the leaves off the sidewalk.

3. A machine that cleans roads or floors.

A road sweeper drove slowly down the street.

4. In soccer, a defensive player who plays behind the other defenders.

The sweeper cleared the ball away from the goal.