Definition for Swing (-ing, -s, swang, swung)

swing (-ing, -s, swang, swung), v. [OE 'to scourge, chastise, beat up, to fling, to hurl, to throw oneself around, to fly'.]

  1. Move to and fro.
  2. Wave.
  3. Move through constantly.
  4. Brandish; exhibit.
  5. Propel; cause to move swiftly.
  6. Hang suspend.
  7. Dance; move to a rhythm.

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