"swinging" in the noun sense
1. swing, swinging, vacillation
changing location by moving back and forth
"swinging" in the verb sense
1. singe, swinge
burn superficially or lightly
"I singed my eyebrows"
"swinging" in the adjective sense
1. lilting, swinging, swingy, tripping
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
"an easy lilting stride"
"the flute broke into a light lilting air"
"a swinging pace"
"a graceful swingy walk"
"a tripping singing measure"
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