"Swinging" Meaning
Having a loose or sudden, uncontrolled movement, especially from side to side, back and forth, or in an arc.
"Swinging" Examples
Examples of "Swinging"
1. Idiomatic Expression
- Swing into action - This is an idiom which uses the noun "swing" meaning a sudden, vigorous movement.
Example: "As soon as the music began, the dancers will swing into action."
2. Action of a child
- Now I'm swinging on those swings - "Swing" here refers to an amusement park or playground equipment used by children to swing into the air.
Example: "I love going to the park, now I'm swinging on those swings."
3. Movement of a pendulum
- The swinging motion of the crystal pendulum - Here, "swing" refers to a smooth and steady motion.
Example: "The crystal pendulum's swinging motion made it easy to measure time accurately."
4. Happy marital relationship
- A swinging couple - This usage is informal and implies a marital relationship with an element of infidelity.
Example: "The swinging couple's lifestyle raised eyebrows in the neighborhood."
5. In golf
- Swing a golf club - In golf, "swing" refers to the motion used to hit the ball with a golf club.
Example: "Like many golfers, he is still trying to perfect his swing."