Canadian English Meaning of swing

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Definitions and Meaning of swing in English

Wordnet

swing (n)

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; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz

a jaunty rhythm in music

the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it

in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball

a square dance figure; a pair of dancers join hands and dance around a point between them

Wordnet

swing (v)

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; turn

influence decisively

make a big sweeping gesture or movement

hang freely

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; socialize a lot

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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