outswung

/ˈaʊtˌswʌŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of outswing: to strike or move something outward from a central point, especially with force or violence.

“The tree branch had outswung from the strong winds, crashing onto the ground.”

2. noun

past participle of outswing: the act of striking or moving something outward from a central point, especially with force or violence.

“The damage caused by the outswung tree branch was significant.”

Synonyms

  • outswing
  • swung

Antonyms

  • inswing
  • pulled in