verbπShareTo rotate about an off-centre fixed point."The plant swung in the breeze."physicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dance."The students were swinging to the lively music at the school dance. "danceentertainmentmusicactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ride on a swing."The children laughed as they swung."entertainmentactionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo participate in the swinging lifestyle; to participate in wife-swapping."The couple was rumored to be swinging, causing a stir in their small town. "sexfamilyculturesocietyentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang from the gallows."After being found guilty of treason, the traitor was swinging from the gallows. "lawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a ball) to move sideways in its trajectory."The baseball swung sideways as it flew through the air. "sportphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fluctuate or change."My mood was swinging wildly between happiness and sadness all day. "tendencyactionconditionprocessfrequencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move (an object) backward and forward; to wave."He swung his sword as hard as he could."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change (a numerical result); especially to change the outcome of an election."The latest poll numbers are swinging the election toward the Republican candidate. "politicsgovernmentoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (something) work; especially to afford (something) financially."If itβs not too expensive, I think we can swing it."economybusinessfinanceChat 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 jazz band was really swinging the melody, making everyone want to dance. "musicentertainmentChat 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 to the right. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move one's arm in a punching motion."The boxer was practicing his punches, swinging his arms in a powerful motion. "bodyactionsportweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms."During the dance lesson, the instructor showed us how to keep time with the music while swinging our partners. "danceChat 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."technicalmachineindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (a door, gate, etc.) on hinges so that it can swing or turn."My dad is swinging the new gate onto the fence today. "architecturebuildingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn round by action of wind or tide when at anchor."A ship swings with the tide."nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHuge, immense."The company reported a swinging profit increase this quarter, exceeding all expectations. "amountdegreequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHeavy, powerful, scathing."a swingeing verbal attack"stylelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or motion of that which swings."The child enjoyed the swinging on the park's new seesaw. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn activity where couples engage in sexual activity with different partners.sexentertainmentculturegroupactionhumanfamilysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFine, good, successful."The party was swinging."attitudevalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading