Swing
English word definition — powered by WordNet
NOUN
a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity
mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
a sweeping blow or stroke
changing location by moving back and forth
a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s
a jaunty rhythm in music
the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it
in baseball
a square dance figure
VERB
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
change direction with a swinging motion
influence decisively
hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement
alternate dramatically between high and low values
live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style
have a certain musical rhythm
be a social swinger
play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm
engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends
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