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swinge

/swɪndʒ/

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verb

/swɪndʒ/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий опалять, жечь или обжигать, а также двигаться с раскачиванием; в современном английском языке не используется.

An archaic verb meaning to singe, burn, or scorch, or to move with a swinging motion; now obsolete in modern English.

irregular verb

  1. Burn lightly or superficiallyC2formalbritish

    To singe or burn the surface of something, often lightly or partially.

    ruОпалить

    • The candle flame swinged the edge of the paper.
    • He accidentally swinged his sleeve while lighting the fire.
    • The blacksmith swinged the metal to remove impurities.

    Synonymsburnscorchsearsinge