swing |
fling |
In transitive terms the difference between swing and fling
is that
swing is in dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms while
fling is to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
In obsolete terms the difference between swing and fling
is that
swing is free course; unrestrained liberty while
fling is a trifing matter; an object of contempt.
As verbs the difference between swing and fling
is that
swing is to rotate about an off-centre fixed point while
fling is to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
As nouns the difference between swing and fling
is that
swing is the manner in which something is swung while
fling is an act of throwing, often violently.
swing |
shift |
As nouns the difference between swing and shift
is that
swing is the manner in which something is swung while
shift is (computing) a modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing shift and the other button simultaneously).
As a verb swing
is to rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
swing |
twirl |
In lang=en terms the difference between swing and twirl
is that
swing is in dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms while
twirl is to rotate rapidly.
As verbs the difference between swing and twirl
is that
swing is to rotate about an off-centre fixed point while
twirl is to perform a twirl.
As nouns the difference between swing and twirl
is that
swing is the manner in which something is swung while
twirl is a movement where one spins round elegantly; a pirouette.
yaw |
swing |
In nautical terms the difference between yaw and swing
is that
yaw is a vessel's motion rotating about the vertical axis, so the bow yaws from side to side; a characteristic of unsteadiness while
swing is to turn round by action of wind or tide when at anchor.
In intransitive terms the difference between yaw and swing
is that
yaw is to rise in blisters, breaking in white froth, as cane juice in the clarifiers in sugar works while
swing is to fluctuate or change.
As nouns the difference between yaw and swing
is that
yaw is the rotation of an aircraft, ship, or missile about its vertical axis so as to cause the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, ship, or missile to deviate from the flight line or heading in its horizontal plane while
swing is the manner in which something is swung.
As verbs the difference between yaw and swing
is that
yaw is to turn about the vertical axis while maintaining course while
swing is to rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
happy |
swing |
As an adjective happy
is experiencing the effect of favourable fortune; having the feeling arising from the consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, as peace, tranquillity, comfort; contented; joyous.
As a verb swing is
to rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
As a noun swing is
the manner in which something is swung.
swing |
stiffen |
In lang=en terms the difference between swing and stiffen
is that
swing is in dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms while
stiffen is to become stiff.
As verbs the difference between swing and stiffen
is that
swing is to rotate about an off-centre fixed point while
stiffen is to make stiff.
As a noun swing
is the manner in which something is swung.
seen |
swing |
As nouns the difference between seen and swing
is that
seen is while
swing is the manner in which something is swung.
As a verb swing is
to rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
lift |
swing |
In transitive terms the difference between lift and swing
is that
lift is to cause to move upwards while
swing is in dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms.
In obsolete terms the difference between lift and swing
is that
lift is to bear; to support while
swing is free course; unrestrained liberty.
In lang=en terms the difference between lift and swing
is that
lift is the lifting of a dance partner into the air while
swing is the genre of music associated with this dance style.
In nautical terms the difference between lift and swing
is that
lift is a rope leading from the masthead to the extremity of a yard below, and used for raising or supporting the end of the yard while
swing is to turn round by action of wind or tide when at anchor.
As nouns the difference between lift and swing
is that
lift is air while
swing is the manner in which something is swung.
As verbs the difference between lift and swing
is that
lift is to raise or rise while
swing is to rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
waggle |
swing |
In transitive terms the difference between waggle and swing
is that
waggle is to move (something) with short, quick motions; to wobble while
swing is in dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms.
In intransitive terms the difference between waggle and swing
is that
waggle is to reel, sway, or move from side to side; to move with a wagging motion; to waddle while
swing is to fluctuate or change.
vibration |
swing |
In lang=en terms the difference between vibration and swing
is that
vibration is an instinctively sensed emotional aura or atmosphere; vibes while
swing is the genre of music associated with this dance style.
As nouns the difference between vibration and swing
is that
vibration is the act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated while
swing is the manner in which something is swung.
As a verb swing is
to rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
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