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What does the word swing mean?

Part of speech: verb transitive, verb intransitive

To move to and fro while suspended; move or wave rhythmically.

Part of speech: verb transitive, verb intransitive

To turn, as on a pivot; wheel; turn about.

Part of speech: noun

The action of swinging.

Part of speech: noun

A free swaying motion.

Part of speech: noun

A contrivance with a seat, on which a person may swing as a pastime.

Part of speech: noun

Free course; compass; sweep.

Usage examples for swing

It is now in full swing, and I think it is magnificent. – In the Courts of Memory 1858-1875. by L. de Hegermann-Lindencrone
But as she turned back into the cottage after watching him swing up the street she was not at all sure that she would like Helen Rexhill. – Hidden Gold by Wilder Anthony
He wondered a nurse could swing it open, just a mere girl! – The City of Fire by Grace Livingston Hill