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swings

/swɪŋz/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of moving or causing to move back and forth, typically by applying a repeated force.

    - "He took the baby on swings."
    - "The tree branches swung in the wind."
  • Noun

    A seat suspended from above that can be pushed to and fro for recreational or athletic use.

    - "Children love playing on swings."
    - "My grandmother used to push me on the swings when I was a child."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with swings
rings , things , springs , strings
Variants
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swing , swinging , swings , swung , swings and roundabouts , new jack swing , new jack swings , western swing , western swings , swing by , swinging by , swings by , swung by , swing over , swinging over , swings over , swung over
Etymology
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The Old English word 'swengan' means 'to swing'.


Trivia
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  1. Swings were first patented in the United States in 1854.

  2. Swings can help improve balance, coordination, and upper body strength.


Related Concepts
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  1. Pendulum: A swinging weight suspended from a fixed support, used to measure time or as a regulator of motion.

  2. Seesaw: A toy or playground equipment consisting of a wooden or metal board balanced on a pivot so that it can be tipped up or down by sitting on opposite ends.


Culture
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Swings have been a popular playground equipment since the late 19th century. They can be found in parks, schools, and backyards around the world. Swings have been featured in various forms of media, including literature, music, and film.

How to Memorize "swings"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a child sitting on a swing seat, pushing their feet against the ground to swing back and forth.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'swings' with the feeling of being pushed back and forth on a playground swing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'S-W-I-N-G-S' to remember the meaning: 'Seat Weighs In New Groove Swinging'.


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