Definition of sweepers:
(n) :
One who sweeps.
(n) :
One who sweeps floors or chimneys.
(n) :
(soccer) A defender who is the last line of defence before the goalkeeper.
(n) :
(curling) A person who sweeps the ice ahead of the rock in play.
(n) :
(cricket) A batsman who plays sweep shots.
(n) :
(cricket) A fielding position along the boundary; a fielder in this position.