Meanings of steady sweep in inglés

Pete made another long, steady sweep, but the moth darted beneath the hat.

On came the fire with a steady sweep.

There was something in the smooth, steady sweep of so great a body of horsemen which gave the feeling of irresistible power.

Everywhere on the liquid surface canoes, driven by the steady sweep of paddles wielded by naked and dusky arms, shot to and fro.

Pigeonswing took the lead, paddling with a slow, but steady sweep of his arm, and keeping as close as was convenient to one bank.

Its great falls indicated that it headed high; beyond the great falls its steady sweep westward and at last southward, led into yet other kingdoms.

They were passing the shipyards with a steady sweep, but the offices were closed, the men at home, and no one saw the distressed expedition.

There was no longer any time for delay; in another minute the boat was quitting the shore under long and steady sweeps of the paddle.