1.
A ~ curve is a long wide curve.
...the long ~ curve of Rio’s Guanabara Bay.
ADJ: ADJ n
2.
If someone makes a ~ statement or generalization, they make a statement which applies to all things of a particular kind, although they have not considered all the relevant facts carefully.
It is far too early to make ~ statements about gene therapy.
ADJ: usu ADJ n disapproval
3.
Sweeping changes are large and very important or significant.
The new government has started to make ~ changes in the economy...
= far-reaching
ADJ: usu ADJ n
4.
see also sweep