varrer
Portuguese
/va.ˈʁe(ɹ)/, /va.ˈhe(ɻ)/
verb
Definitions
- (intransitive) to sweep to clean [a place] using a broom
- to sweep to move something using a broom
- to devastate or expel something completely and quickly
- (figurative) to sweep; to go through to search a place methodically
- (computing) to scan to examine sequentially, part by part
Etymology
Inherited from Old Portuguese varrer derived from Latin verrere (sweep).
Origin
Latin
verrere
Gloss
sweep
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Action/Process