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swingle

/ˈswɪŋɡəl/

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noun

An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch.

Examples :

"The farmer used the swingle to beat the dried flax stalks, separating the valuable fibers from the woody parts. "

utensil agriculture machine

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verb

To beat or flog, especially for extracting the fibres from flax stalks; to scutch.

Examples :

"After the flax stalks were dried, the farmer would swingle them with a wooden blade to separate the useful fibers from the woody parts. "

agriculture process machine industry work

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verb

To beat off the tops of (weeds) without pulling up the roots.

Examples :

"After the rain, Dad decided to swingle the tall weeds along the garden path instead of pulling them all out. "

agriculture plant action nature

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verb

To dangle; to wave hanging.

Examples :

"The keys swingle from the teacher's lanyard as she walks down the hall. "

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verb

To swing for pleasure.

Examples :

"The children love to swingle in the park after school. "

entertainment action