スイーパー
also: スウィーパー · スィーパー
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Meanings
1
Refers to a cleaning device, such as a carpet sweeper or floor sweeper.
I cleaned the floor with the new sweeper.
2
In soccer, a defensive player who sweeps up loose balls behind the main defenders.
He played an active role as the team's sweeper.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉をスイーパーで掃除するto clean a place with a sweeper
I cleaned the living room with a sweeper.
- スイーパーを務めるto serve as the sweeper (in soccer)
He plays as the sweeper on his team.
- スイーパーとしてプレーするto play in the role of sweeper
She often plays as the sweeper.