Swinging is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for SWINGING in dictionary:

VERB:
• move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
• be executed by hanging
• turn (a ship or aircraft) to all compass points in succession, in order to test compass error.
• move by grasping a support from below and leaping
• move quickly round to the opposite direction
• move with a rhythmic swaying gait
• move or cause to move in a smooth, curving line
• bring down (something held) with a curving movement, typically in order to hit an object
• attempt to hit or punch, typically with a wide curving movement of the arm
• deliver (a punch) with a wide curving movement of the arm
• (of a bowler) make a delivery of (a ball) deviate sideways from a regular course in the air.
• (of a delivery) deviate sideways from a regular course.
• shift or cause to shift from one opinion, mood, or state of affairs to another
• have a decisive influence on (something, especially a vote or election)
• succeed in bringing about
• play music with a flowing but vigorous rhythm
• (of music) be played with a flowing but vigorous rhythm.
• (of an event, place, or way of life) be lively, exciting, or fashionable.
• be promiscuous, especially by engaging in group sex or swapping sexual partners.
NOUN:
• the practise of swapping sex partners
• a seat suspended by ropes or chains, on which someone may sit and swing back and forth.
• a period of time spent swinging back and forth on a seat suspended by ropes or chains.
• an act of swinging
• the manner in which a golf club or a bat is swung
• the motion of swinging
• an attempted blow or punch
• sideways deviation of the ball from a regular path
• a discernible change in opinion, especially the amount by which votes or points scored change from one side to another
• a style of jazz or dance music with a flowing but vigorous rhythm.
• the rhythmic feeling or drive of swing.
• a swift tour involving a number of stops, especially one undertaken as part of a political campaign.
• (in musical theatre) an understudy, typically one who covers multiple roles in the chorus of a particular production.
• changing location by moving back and forth
ADJECTIVE:
• lively and hip
• characterized by a buoyant rhythm
• lively and modern
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• to move freely back and forth
• the practice of swapping sex partners

Words related to SWINGING

aswing10 swang9 swing9 swingingest16 swingingly18 swingings14 swings10 swung9 swinginger15

How to use SWINGING in a sentence

• We noticed, however, that our Pawnee Indians made no hostile demonstrations or preparations towards going out to fight them, but began swinging and yelling themselves.
• John Randolph was swinging along the green road with a bridle over his arm, whistling softly.
• Williams was pointing, and I saw something black, swinging below the yard.
• A regiment of Algerians came swinging along the road.
• Haynes bent himself double to address his ball, but straightened up while swinging and missed it by a foot.
• The light from a big yellow lantern swinging above them lit his clear profile, gleamed on his fair hair.
• For over an hour they kept up this swinging gait, and only slowed down when at length the trail led them out of the thick forest into a great open portion of the country.
• Even little children know this when, from some swinging branch, they turn their heads downwards, and see, not their own field, but fairyland.
• A sound was heard, made up of far-mustering winds, echoes from caves, swinging of trees, and the murmur as of a great lake or sea beginning to break on the shore.
• Hickle, big and formidable, hurried to the plate, swinging a long bat.
• I watched her go up the road tripping lightly on the grass, swinging her big jug.
• Then a group of officers approached, with a mounted officer in the middle of them, and a lantern swinging.
• Araminta was swinging, in childish fashion, upon the gate.
• The date, every first of March, for example, may sweep upon a large curve and come home annually after a swinging flight.
• The two walked across the deck, following the shadow of the swinging sail.
• To avoid this, arrange swinging tables or shelves at convenient points upon the wall, which may be put up or let down as occasion demands.
• Suddenly there was a great crowding on the swinging ladder, of chests, boxes, and baskets.
• The swinging motion pained and fatigued me, as I had no support against which I could lean.
• When the word was given, we took a good swinging start, and unless something gave way there was one steer less in the hog.
• On reaching their wagon, I found the herd was swinging around about a mile out from the river, in order to get a straight shoot for the entrance at the ford.
• You need six feet for the proper swinging of a cat, so a man-of-war boatswain told me.

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