SWING

Definition

1. noun a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity.
2. noun mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth.
3. noun a sweeping blow or stroke.
4. noun changing location by moving back and forth. — synonyms: swinging, vacillation
5. noun a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s. — synonyms: swing_music, jive
6. noun a jaunty rhythm in music. — synonyms: lilt
7. noun the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it. — synonyms: golf_stroke, golf_shot
8. noun in baseball. — synonyms: baseball_swing, cut
9. noun a square dance figure.
10. verb move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting.
11. verb move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner. — synonyms: sway
12. verb change direction with a swinging motion.
13. verb influence decisively. — synonyms: swing_over
14. verb make a big sweeping gesture or movement. — synonyms: sweep, swing_out
15. verb hang freely. — synonyms: dangle, drop
16. verb hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement.
17. verb alternate dramatically between high and low values.
18. verb live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style.
19. verb have a certain musical rhythm.
20. verb be a social swinger. — synonyms: get_around
21. verb play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm.
22. verb engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends.