swing motion
swɪŋ ˈmoʊʃən
Definition

Definition of swing motion - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
physicsRaremovement back and forth like a pendulumRare
  • The swing motion of the clock was mesmerizing.
oscillation rocking sway
2.
sportsRareaction of swinging a bat or clubRare
  • His swing motion in golf is very smooth.
3.
danceRarerhythmic movement in music or danceRare
  • The swing motion in jazz adds to its charm.
groove rhythm swing
4.
vehicle mechanismRaremechanism allowing side-to-side movement in vehiclesRare
  • The train's swing motion helps it navigate curves.
hinge pivot
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Expressions with swing

swing aboutv.
turn around quickly or suddenly
The dancer swung about to face the audience.
swing aroundv.
move in a curve or circle
The car swung around the corner at high speed.
swing overv.
move quickly in an arc to a different position
The crane will swing over to the other side of the construction site.
swing throughv.
move smoothly through the air
The monkey can swing through the trees effortlessly.
swing a dealv.
secure a favorable arrangement through negotiation
She swung a deal with the supplier after hours.
swing into actionv.
start to act or work energetically and effectively
The team swung into action as soon as the project was approved.

Expressions with motion

gears in motionn.
mechanical parts moving together
The engineer observed the gears in motion inside the machine.
set in motionv.
start or activate a process or mechanism
The manager set in motion the new project plan.
set the wheels in motionv.
cause a process to begin that will lead toward a result
The manager set the wheels in motion for the new program.
the wheel is in motionexp.
things have begun and may be hard to stop
Once the vote passed, the wheel is in motion.
put in motionv.
cause to move or operate
The mechanic put the old engine in motion with ease.
of one's own motionprep.
acting independently without external influence
The judge dismissed the case of his own motion.
poetry in motionn.
action or event very beautiful to watch
The synchronized swimming routine was poetry in motion.
second a motionv.
formally support a proposal in a meeting
She seconded the motion to approve the budget.
table a motionv.
formally present a proposal for discussion
The senator tabled a motion to amend the bill.
motion of the oceann.
the movement of the sea's waves
The motion of the ocean rocked the boat gently.

Terms related to swing motion

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
motionmovementpendulumrhythmswingswingingvibrationbaseballbatclubgolfhit

Examples of swing motion in a sentence

  • Children enjoy the swing motion at the playground.
  • The coach analyzed his swing motion during practice.
  • Her swing motion improved after the lessons.
  • The dancer's swing motion captivated the audience.
  • Swing motion is essential in mastering the waltz.
  • The car's swing motion ensures a smooth ride.

View all translations of swing motion

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  1. French:oscillation, mouvement de swing, ...
  2. German:Pendelschwingung, Schwungbewegung, ...
  3. Italian:moto oscillatorio, oscillazione, ...
  4. Spanish:oscilación, swing, ...
  5. Portuguese:movimento de oscilação, movimento de balanço, ...
  6. Chinese:摆动, 挥杆动作, ...
  7. Japanese:振り子運動, スイング動作, ...
  8. Arabic:حَرَكَة تَذَبْذُبِيَّة, حَرَكَةُ التَّأَرْجُح, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּנוּעַת מְטוּטֶלֶת, תְּנוּעַת הַנָּפָה, ...
  10. Russian:маятниковое движение, движение размаха, ...
  11. Ukrainian:коливальний рух, рух розмаху, ...
  12. Hindi:झूलने की गति, स्विंग मोशन, ...

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