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Swingle

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A tool used in agriculture for cleaning cotton of its seeds.

Sample Sentence:

The farmer used a swingle to separate the cotton fibers from the seeds.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To beat or thrash someone or something.

Sample Sentence:

The bully threatened to swingle the small boy if he didn't hand over his lunch money.

Sense 2:

To swing or sway back and forth.

Sample Sentence:

The hammock gently swinged in the summer breeze as she relaxed under the shady tree.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Popular and well-liked by the local community.

Sample Sentence:

The swingle café downtown is always packed with locals who love their delicious pastries.