nounπShareThe manner in which something is swung."Door swing indicates direction the door opens."actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sweep or compass of a swinging body."The swing set's wide swing allowed the children to experience a great arc in the air. "physicssportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA line, cord, or other thing suspended and hanging loose, upon which anything may swing."The playground swing was broken, so the children couldn't play. "thingutilitydeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hanging seat in a children's playground, for acrobats in a circus, or on a porch for relaxing."The children were excited to play on the bright red swing set at recess. "entertainmentbuildingsportplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dance style."The swing is a popular dance style that many students learn in their physical education class. "dancemusicentertainmentstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe genre of music associated with this dance style."The school dance was all about the swing music. "musicdancestyleentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount of change towards or away from something."The swing in the number of students enrolling in the school next year is expected to be significant. "amounttendencyrangeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSideways movement of the ball as it flies through the air."The baseball's unusual swing caused it to land far short of the first baseman. "sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCapacity of a turning lathe, as determined by the diameter of the largest object that can be turned in it."The wood shop's lathe has a swing of 12 inches, meaning they can turn objects up to 12 inches in diameter. "technicalmachineindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn a musical theater production, a performer who understudies several roles."The swing for the school play is a talented student who understudies the lead roles of the princess and the fairy godmother. "entertainmentmusicstagejobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA basic dance step in which a pair link hands and turn round together in a circle."The dance instructor taught the couple a new swing for their wedding dance. "danceentertainmentmusictraditioncultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFree course; unrestrained liberty."The children had a swing set in the backyard, and they enjoyed the swing's free course of movement. "rightessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInfluence or power of anything put in motion."The teacher's positive attitude had a strong swing on the students' motivation. "actionenergytendencypositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of hook with the arm more extended."The carpenter used a long swing to reach the high shelf. "sportweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rotate about an off-centre fixed point."The plant swung in the breeze."physicsactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dance."At the school dance, the students were swinging to the lively music. "danceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ride on a swing."The children laughed as they swung."entertainmentsportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo participate in the swinging lifestyle; to participate in wife-swapping."The couple decided to swing as part of their open relationship. "sexculturefamilysocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang from the gallows."The condemned man was led to the gallows and then swung. "lawactiongovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a ball) to move sideways in its trajectory."The baseball swung sideways as it passed over the fence. "sportphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fluctuate or change."My mood tends to swing between happy and grumpy throughout the day. "actiontendencyeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move (an object) backward and forward; to wave."He swung his sword as hard as he could."actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change (a numerical result); especially to change the outcome of an election."The latest poll numbers swung the election in favor of the Democratic candidate. "politicsgovernmentoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (something) work; especially to afford (something) financially."If itβs not too expensive, I think we can swing it."financebusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play notes that are in pairs by making the first of the pair slightly longer than written (augmentation) and the second shorter, resulting in a bouncy, uneven rhythm."The musician swung the notes in the melody, making the first note a little longer and the second one quicker, creating a lively, bouncing sound. "musicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a bowler) to make the ball move sideways in its trajectory."The bowler swung the ball, making it curve sharply to the right. "sportactiontechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move one's arm in a punching motion."The boxer practiced swinging his arm to build his punch. "actionbodysportweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms."The couple swung around the dance floor, holding hands. "danceentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo admit or turn something for the purpose of shaping it; said of a lathe."The lathe can swing a pulley of 12 inches diameter."technicalmachineworkindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (a door, gate, etc.) on hinges so that it can swing or turn."The carpenter swung the heavy barn door on its hinges. "buildingarchitectureactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn round by action of wind or tide when at anchor."A ship swings with the tide."nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
