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Meaning of swing about

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

swing

Pronunciation:/ˈswɪŋ//ˈswɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The manner in which something is swung.

    Example: Door swing indicates direction the door opens.

  2. The sweep or compass of a swinging body.

  3. A line, cord, or other thing suspended and hanging loose, upon which anything may swing.

  4. A hanging seat in a children's playground, for acrobats in a circus, or on a porch for relaxing.

verb

Definitions

  1. To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.

    Example: The plant swung in the breeze.

  2. To dance.

  3. To ride on a swing.

    Example: The children laughed as they swung.

  4. To participate in the swinging lifestyle; to participate in wife-swapping.