sweep the deck

1.
Internationalnauticalneutral
- To clean a ship's deck by sweeping away dirt, debris, or loose material.
2.
Internationalneutral
- To search or inspect the deck or an area thoroughly, often to find people, items, or hazards.
3.
Internationalnauticalliteraryfigurative
- To clear or remove everything from the deck in a forceful or destructive manner, for example by an attack or blast.

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