nounπShareThe manner in which something is swung."Door swing indicates direction the door opens."wayactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sweep or compass of a swinging body."The playground swing's swings became shorter and shorter as the little girl slowed down. "physicsactionsportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA line, cord, or other thing suspended and hanging loose, upon which anything may swing."The toddler loved the swings at the playground. "thingitemChat 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 love to play on the swings in the park. "entertainmentbuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dance style."My grandparents love to listen to big band music and go dancing; they especially enjoy swings. "dancemusicentertainmentstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe genre of music associated with this dance style."The dance competition featured several styles, but the crowd cheered loudest for the performance set to classic swings. "musicdanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount of change towards or away from something.""The stock market swings caused some investors to panic." "amounttendencyrangeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSideways movement of the ball as it flies through the air."The baseball player noticed the pronounced swings of the ball as it arced toward the outfield. "sportactionChat 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 old lathe in the workshop has swings of only 6 inches, so we can't use it to make anything very big. "technicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn a musical theater production, a performer who understudies several roles."The musical's producers hired three swings to cover all the minor roles, ensuring the show could go on even if actors were sick or injured. "entertainmentmusicjobstageChat 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 students the basic swing. "danceentertainmentmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFree course; unrestrained liberty."The protesters demanded that the government allow full swings to freedom of speech. "rightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInfluence or power of anything put in motion."The swings of public opinion can change quickly during an election. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of hook with the arm more extended."The hardware store sells different kinds of gate latches, including ones with swings for easier opening. "sportweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rotate about an off-centre fixed point."The plant swung in the breeze."physicsactionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dance."At the party, Maria happily swings with her partner to the lively music. "danceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ride on a swing."The children laughed as they swung."entertainmentsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo participate in the swinging lifestyle; to participate in wife-swapping.sexculturefamilygroupsocietyentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang from the gallows."After being found guilty of treason, the prisoner swings from the gallows at dawn. "lawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a ball) to move sideways in its trajectory."The baseball swings sharply to the left as it approaches home plate, making it hard for the batter to hit. "physicssportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fluctuate or change."The price of gas often swings up and down depending on world events. "tendencyconditionrangeprocessChat 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."A large turnout of young voters swings the election results in favor of the new candidate. "politicsgovernmentstateoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (something) work; especially to afford (something) financially."If itβs not too expensive, I think we can swing it."financebusinesseconomyChat 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 pianist swings the melody, giving it a jazzy, upbeat feel. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a bowler) to make the ball move sideways in its trajectory."The fast bowler expertly swings the ball away from the right-handed batsman. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move one's arm in a punching motion."The boxer expertly swings his arm, aiming a powerful punch. "actionsportbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms."During the folk dance, the children happily swings their partners around. "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."machinetechnicalworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (a door, gate, etc.) on hinges so that it can swing or turn."My dad swings the gate to the garden so we can easily walk through with the wheelbarrow. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn round by action of wind or tide when at anchor."A ship swings with the tide."nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading