1. to move back and forth or from side to side while hanging or pivoting
2. to move in a smooth curving motion
3. to hit at something with a sweeping motion

1. a seat hanging from ropes or chains for swinging back and forth
2. a sweeping movement or motion
3. a style of jazz music with a strong rhythm
Usage: music

Examples

• The children love to swing on the playground equipment.
• She swung the door open wide.
• He took a swing at the baseball but missed.
• The old oak tree has a rope swing hanging from its branch.
• The pendulum’s swing kept perfect time.
• The band played swing music all night long.
• The gate swings both ways.
• Her mood can swing from happy to sad quickly.