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Definition of swinging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
motionthe act of moving back and forth
- The swinging of the pendulum was mesmerizing.
2.
musicTECH. style of lively and rhythmic popular musicTECH.
- Swinging in the 1930s was dominated by big bands.
3.
- They were known for their swinging parties.
Adjective
1.
motionmoving back and forth or from side to side
- The swinging lantern cast eerie shadows on the wall.
2.
- The party had a swinging atmosphere all night.
3.
musicTECH. characterized by a buoyant rhythmTECH.
- The band played a swinging jazz tune.
4.
- They were known for their swinging lifestyle.
Expressions with swinging
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persist in effort despite failure
She will go down swinging, never giving up on her dreams.
start aggressively in a confrontation or argument
During the debate, she came out swinging with tough questions.
valuable enough to take a risk for
The investment was worth swinging for despite the risks.
person who may vote for any party
The candidate focused on winning over the swinging voters.
door with double hinges for bidirectional movement
He pushed through the swinging door into the restaurant.
post where a gate is attached to swing
The garden gate was fixed to a sturdy swinging post.
full of energy and excitement
The party was really swinging with music and dancing.
Origin of swinging
English, swing (to move) + -ing (action)
Terms with swinging included in their meaning
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playground
seat hanging by ropes or chains for swinging
motion
the act or manner of swinging
playground equipment
playground bars for climbing or swinging by the arms
boxing move
short swinging punch in boxing
exercise
activity of jumping over a swinging rope
motion
gentle rocking or swinging motion
movement
move upward in a swinging motion
sports
attempt to hit something with a swinging motion
pop trend
dance move with swinging arms
golf action
swinging a golf club to hit the ball
gym equipment
gymnastics apparatus for swinging exercises
outdoor seat
hanging seat attached to a porch for sitting and swinging
start swinging
prepare to fight someone
movement
hanging or swinging loosely
action
perform a dance move swinging arms rapidly while shifting hips
cricket stroke
cricket shot played by swinging the bat horizontally
swinging weight
weight hung to swing freely from a fixed point
sports
hit a baseball softly without swinging
circus gymnastics
swinging or horizontal bar for acrobatic or gymnastic moves
tools
beat using a swinging farm tool
weaponry
weapon with handle and swinging part used in combat
agriculture
tool with handle and swinging stick for threshing
baseball
out on a third strike without swinging
machinery
type of crane with a swinging side arm used to move heavy loads
Examples of swinging in a sentence
Children enjoy the swinging at the playground. Swinging was a major part of the jazz era. The club was famous for its swinging nights. The club was famous for its swinging events. Many documentaries explore the swinging lifestyle. The swinging sign creaked in the wind.
She enjoyed the swinging motion of the hammock. He wore a swinging suit to the retro nightclub. The neighborhood's swinging boutiques attract young shoppers. They danced to a swinging rhythm. The party had a swinging atmosphere. Their swinging parties were infamous. She led a swinging life in the city.
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- French:balancement, oscillant, ...
- German:Schwingen, schwingend, ...
- Italian:oscillazione, oscillante, ...
- Spanish:balanceo, balanceante, ...
- Portuguese:balanço, balançando, ...
- Chinese:摆动, 摇摆的, ...
- Japanese:揺れ, 揺れる, ...
- Arabic:تَأَرْجُح, مُتَأَرْجِح, ...
- Hebrew:נִדְנוּד, מִתְנַדְנֵד, ...
- Russian:качание, качающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:гойдання, гойдаючийся, ...
- Hindi:झूल, झूलता हुआ, ...