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swingle

The correct spelling is swingle.

How to pronounce swingle

noun

Say it like: Swi-ngl-e

The correct spelling is swingle. An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch.

verb

  1. 1.To beat or flog, especially for extracting the fibres from flax stalks; to scutch.
  2. 2.To beat off the tops of (weeds) without pulling up the roots.
  3. 3.To dangle; to wave hanging.
  4. 4.To swing for pleasure.

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