swinging (verb)

  • 101swinge — 1. verb a) To lash. Sir Feeble: Tis jelousy, the old worm that bites. [To Sir Cautious] Whom is it that you suspect. b) To strike hard. Sir Cautious: Alas I know not whom to suspect, I would I did; but if you discover him, I would swinge him. 2.… …

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  • 102neap — 1. noun /niːp/ The tongue or pole of a cart or other vehicle drawn by two animals. 2. adjective /niːp/ Designating a tide which occurs just after the first and third quarters of the moon, when there is least difference between high tide and low… …

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  • 103bunt — 1. noun a) The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard. The bunt of the sail was green. b) A ball that has been intentionally hit softly so as to be difficult to field, sometimes with… …

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  • 104rekick — 1. verb To kick for a second time (such as a ball, in sports) 2007, The Associated Press, Titan Sets Record With Eight Field Goals, [ …

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  • 105fishtail — 1. noun /ˈfɪʃteɪl/ The tail of a fish, or an object resembling this. 2. verb /ˈfɪʃteɪl/ a) To swing the back of a vehicle (originally an aircraft) from side to side. As we approached the runway, the pilot fishtailed slightly to reduce landing… …

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  • 106on drive — 1. noun a type of batsmans shot played by swinging the bat vertically and hitting the ball along the ground in the direction of mid on 2. verb to play such a shot …

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  • 107rope — 1. noun /rəʊp/ a) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line. Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers. b) An individual le …

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  • 108kick — 1. verb /ˈkɪk/ a) To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg. Did you kick your brother? b) To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something. Sometimes we had rather rough play, for they would frequently bite… …

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  • 109monkey — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ capuchin, howler, rhesus, etc. … OF MONKEYS ▪ horde, troop MONKEY + VERB ▪ …

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  • 110beat — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. throb, stroke, accent, rhythm; pulse; route. See business, region. v. throb, pulsate; strike, batter; conquer, defeat. See regularity, impulse, superiority, agitation. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1.… …

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