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swing in Latin

swing in Latin is oscillum, oscillo — swing means to move back and forth or in a circular path while hanging from a fixed point.

swing in Latin

oscillum
noun
oscillo
verb
(intransitive) To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.

What does "swing" mean?

  1. verb To move back and forth or in a circular path while hanging from a fixed point.
    "The children swung on the rope tied to the old oak tree."
  2. verb To change or fluctuate, especially between extremes.
    "Her mood swung from joy to frustration within minutes."
  3. noun A seat suspended by ropes or chains that a person sits on and moves back and forth.
    "The kids raced to the playground swing."
  4. noun A change in the level of support, votes, or results.
    "The poll showed a swing toward the challenger."
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swing in a sentence

  • The children swung on the rope tied to the old oak tree.
  • The pendulum swung steadily back and forth.
  • Her mood swung from joy to frustration within minutes.
  • The kids raced to the playground swing.

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What is "swing" in Latin?

"swing" in Latin is oscillum, oscillo. swing means: To move back and forth or in a circular path while hanging from a fixed point.

How do you use "swing" in a sentence?

Example: "The children swung on the rope tied to the old oak tree." In Latin, "swing" is oscillum, oscillo.

Are there other ways to say "swing" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "swing": oscillum, oscillo.

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