swingle
/S W IH1 NG G AH0 L/noun
- 1
An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch.
verb
- 1
To beat or flog, especially for extracting the fibres from flax stalks; to scutch.
- 2
To beat off the tops of (weeds) without pulling up the roots.
verb
- 1
To dangle; to wave hanging.
- 2
To swing for pleasure.
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