a seat hung from ropes or chains that people sit on and move back and forth for fun
The child laughed as the swing soared through the air.
Two of the rusted swings squeaked in the empty park.
to move smoothly back and forth or from side to side, often while hanging or turning from a fixed point
The lantern swung gently above the porch in the evening breeze.
She cradled the baby and swung him softly until he slept.
to move something in a wide arc in order to hit or try to hit another object
He swung the baseball bat and sent the ball flying over the fence.
The knight swung his sword to block the blow.
a sweeping movement or attempt to hit someone or something
He took a swing at the piñata but missed.
The boxer dodged a powerful swing.
a lively style of jazz music with a strong, danceable rhythm, popular in the 1930s and 1940s
The jazz band played upbeat swing that made everyone dance.
He collects old swing records from the 1940s.
to suddenly change or cause to change direction, position, opinion, or mood
Voters may swing toward the new candidate after the debate.
Her mood can swing from cheerful to gloomy in minutes.
informal to manage to obtain, do, or afford something, often with effort or ingenuity
Can you swing two extra tickets for the concert?
We can't swing that kind of rent right now.
