SWEEP-SAW
Sweep"-saw`, n.
Defn: A bow-saw.
SWEEPSTAKE
Sweep"stake`, n.
1. A winning of all the stakes or prizes. Heylin.
2. A complete removal or carrying away; a clean sweep. [Obs.] Bp. Hacket.
SWEEPSTAKES
Sweep"stakes`, n.
1. A winning of all the stakes or prizes; a sweepstake.
2. sing. or pl.
Defn: The whole money or other things staked at a horse race, a given sum being put up for each horse, all of which goes to the winner, or is divided among several, as may be previously agreed.
3. A race for all the sums staked or prizes offered.