"upswept" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more upswept [comparative], most upswept [superlative]
Etymology: From up- + swept. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|up-|swept|text=+|tree=1}} From up- + swept. Head templates: {{en-adj}} upswept (comparative more upswept, superlative most upswept)
  1. curved or swept upwards
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