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(v)
(intransitive) To ride on a swing.
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(transitive) To slope or incline (something); to slant.
(transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
(intransitive) To move with an uneven or rocking motion, or unsteadily to and fro.
(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
(ambitransitive) To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
(transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
(n)
A movement to do something, a beginning.
(intransitive) To lurch or sway violently from side to side.
A formation of minerals, specifically:
(intransitive) To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.
(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.
A slope; an incline, inclination.
(intransitive) To vary irregularly; to swing.
(transitive or intransitive) To take hold (of), particularly with the hand.
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
a regular periodic fluctuation in value about some mean
(transitive, ergative) To create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.
(transitive) To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something
(by extension) Any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
An action wherein someone balances or something is balanced
(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
(transitive) To influence or alter.
To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
A connection between places, people, events, things, or ideas.
(uncountable) The quality of being unstable.
The main or central portion of a road, used by the vehicles.
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.
The state of being dominant; of prime importance; supremacy.
A field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise.
The downwards force an object experiences due to gravity.
The period during which a monarch rules.
A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
(intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.
(countable) A flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern, often eaten hot with butter and/or honey or syrup.
Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.
(intransitive) To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.
(transitive) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.
A regulation, law, guideline.
To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
(transitive) To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
The ability to do or undergo something.
An order to do something.
(archaic) A swinging blow.
The act of swivelling.
(archaic) A complete oscillation.
A motion that veers; a sudden swerve.
(figurative) A state of feeling or showing doubt or indecision; a vacillation.
An instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward.
(countable) A quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; a sweep.
A hairstyle where most of the hair is fastened into place at the top of the head.
A single action of sweeping.
A large amount.
Any cup-shaped or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material.
A wobbling motion.
The act or process of copulating; copulation.
(sports) A shot that swerves.
(archaic) A dream.
(idiomatic, usually preceded by the) The normal flow and rhythm of daily life or of activities in a specific field.
A turn or swerve; an instance of veering.
(by extension) An upward trend or an increase in activity.
(swimming) The motion of a swimmer's arm inward, towards the body.
Synonym of sex swing.
(swimming) The motion of a swimmer's arm outward, away from the body.
An unpredictable change of direction.
(by extension) A long draught from a drink.
(countable) An act of pulling (applying force toward oneself).
The act or motion of that which swings.
An unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing as if one were about to fall; a reeling motion.
The motion of something that careens.
A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction; an irregular rising and falling.
(transitive) To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
Matted material; rough massed hair, fibres etc.
A furtive advance.
A short, quick movement, especially a brush, sweep, or flip.
A sudden or unsteady movement.
A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
A sudden movement out of a straight line, for example to avoid a collision.
A state or condition of haste, flutter; extreme discomposure or distress; irritation, exasperation, annoyance.
A wriggling movement.
(dance) The principal dance move in Lindy Hop
A glib statement or explanation that glosses over important details.
A jump or plunge into water.
Something that has an oblique or slanted position.
The act or motion of one who shuffles.
The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion.
(adj)
Suspended from above.