heilahdus — meaning in English

English meaning

• sway verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.
• swing verb To move back and forth or in a circular path while hanging from a fixed point.

Senses

heilahdus is used for these senses in English:

• sway The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.

sway — full definition

1. verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.
2. verb To influence someone's opinion or decision.
3. noun Power or influence over someone or something.

swing — full definition

1. verb To move back and forth or in a circular path while hanging from a fixed point.
2. verb To change or fluctuate, especially between extremes.
3. noun A seat suspended by ropes or chains that a person sits on and moves back and forth.
4. noun A change in the level of support, votes, or results.

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