1. The steady movement of the electron beam across the screen of a cathode-ray tube, producing a steady bright line when no signal is present; the line is straight for a linear sweep and circular for a circular sweep.

2. The steady change in the output frequency of a signal generator from one limit of its range to the other.

A profile pattern used to form molds for symmetrical articles made by sweep casting.

1. Swift flight of a formation of combat airplanes over enemy territory.

2. To cover a wide area with gunfire.