Dictionary definition · swing
noun
- a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity"the party went with a swing"
- mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
- a sweeping blow or stroke"he took a wild swing at my head"
- changing location by moving back and forth
- a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz
- a jaunty rhythm in music
verb
- move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting"He swung his left fist"
- move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner"He swung back"
- change direction with a swinging motion; turn"swing back"
- influence decisively"This action swung many votes over to his side"
- make a big sweeping gesture or movement
- hang loosely"the ornaments dangled from the tree"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).