/swʌŋ/ (US) /swʊŋ/ (UK)

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of swing, to move back and forth or oscillate

“She swung her arms to keep her balance.”

2. noun

the act of moving or being moved with a swinging motion

“The crowd’s enthusiasm was evident in the swung energy of the concert.”

3. noun

a turn or section of a golf course that requires a shot over a hazard, especially water

“The golfer faced a tricky swing over the water hazard.”

4. noun

a section of a highway or road that allows traffic to flow freely, often with a central reservation

“The highway was reduced to a single lane due to the roadwork on the swing.”

5. noun

a sudden turn or change in a situation or event

“The swing in public opinion led to a shift in government policy.”

6. noun

a type of door or gate that opens or closes by swinging

“The old swing creaked as she opened the door.”