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swingletree


Meanings
  • A type of tree, commonly found in Europe and Asia, that has the ability to swing back and forth in the wind.

    - "The swingletree in the park sways back and forth in the wind."
    - "Despite the strong wind, the swingletree remains rooted firmly in the ground, bending and swaying gracefully in the wind."

Synonyms

swingletree , whippletree
Rhymes
Words rhyming with swingletree
beech , chestnut , peach , reach
Homophones
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  1. swingletree () : A type of tree that can swing or sway back and forth in the wind.


Variants
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swingletree , swingletrees
Etymology
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The word 'swingletree' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'swinge', which means 'to swing', and the Old English word 'treow', which means 'tree'. Therefore, the term 'swingletree' is essentially a figurative description of a tree that has the ability to swing or sway back and forth in the wind.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'swingletree' has also been used figuratively to describe a person who is flexible and adaptable, able to sway and adjust to changing circumstances in much the same way that a swingletree sways back and forth in the wind?


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    - To memorize the definition of a 'swingletree', imagine a tree that is swaying gently back and forth in the wind. This tree is a 'swingletree'. Picture this scene in your mind's eye, and repeat the definition of a 'swingletree' to yourself several times.


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