Definitions

1. noun

A device or tool for swinging or oscillating something, such as a swingle for swinging a door.

“The old mansion’s creaky swingle had to be replaced for safety reasons.”

2. verb

To swing or oscillate something, especially in a repetitive motion.

“The pendulum will swingle back and forth until it runs out of energy.”

3. verb

To remove or separate something from its attachments, such as the process of swingleing a bird’s feathers.

“The taxidermist had to carefully swingle the bird’s feathers to preserve them for the mount.”