English to English Dictionary

Swipe-card

A plastic card containing a magnetic stripe or embedded chip that is pulled through an electronic reading device to gain entry to a building or authorize a transaction.

Swipe-left

To move a finger across a touchscreen from right to left to indicate rejection or dismissal.

Swipeable

Designed to be operated or navigated by swiping a finger or stylus across a touchscreen.

Swish

To move with a smooth, sweeping motion, often producing a sound.

Swiss

Relating to Switzerland, its people, or its culture.

Switch

A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.

Switch-up

A sudden or significant change, variation, or alteration in routine, strategy, appearance, or style.

Switchblade

A type of knife that has a blade that springs out from the handle when a button or switch is pressed.

Swivel-chair

A chair mounted on a swivel mechanism allowing it to rotate 360 degrees.

Swollen

Enlarged or distended, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.

Swoop

To move rapidly downward through the air.

Swoosh

A sound made by something moving quickly through the air.