running play vs sweep

sweep vs running play

running play and sweep both are nouns.

running play is not a verb while sweep is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
running play	Yes	No	No	No
sweep	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, sweep is a hyponym of running play; that is, sweep is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than running play:

running play: (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
sweep: (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line

Other hyponyms of running play include draw, draw play, end run, return, reverse, rush, rushing.

running play (noun)	sweep (noun)
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team	(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
	a movement in an arc
	a long oar used in an open boat
	a wide scope
	winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
	someone who cleans soot from chimneys

running play (verb)	sweep (verb)
	win an overwhelming victory in or on
	sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
	clean by sweeping
	make a big sweeping gesture or movement
	move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
	sweep across or over
	force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
	to cover or extend over an area or time period
	cover the entire range of

Difference between running play and sweep

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