1. the process of beating flax or hemp to separate the fibers from the woody stems
Usage: textile processing

1. present participle of swingle; beating flax or hemp to separate fibers
Usage: textile processing

Examples

• The farmer spent hours swingling the flax to prepare it for spinning.
• Swingling was an essential step in traditional linen production.
• She learned the art of swingling from her grandmother.
• The swingling process removed the woody parts from the plant fibers.
• After harvesting, the hemp required careful swingling.
• Traditional swingling tools included wooden knives and boards.