adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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US:/baɪˈswɛp.t͡ʃu.əl/
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adj
Meaning 1
Able to row sweep on either port or starboard with equal or near-equal proficiency.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, not-comparable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, rowing, sports
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noun
Meaning 2
A person who is bisweptual.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, rowing, sports
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History
Etymology
From bi- + sweep (“rowing style in which each rower has only one oar and rows on one side”) + -ual, in analogy to bisexual.