sway
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sways · swaying · swayed
Sense 1
The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A rocking or swinging motion.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sway” mean?
The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.
Is “sway” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.