Swingle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈswɪŋ(ɡ)əl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Swingle is a noun meaning (textiles) An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch.
Meaning
(textiles) An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch.
More Meanings
- The swinging part of a flail, especially that which is used on the grain in threshing; the swipple.
- (transitive) To beat or flog, especially for extracting the fibres from flax stalks; to scutch.
- To dangle; to wave hanging.
- (obsolete, UK, dialect) To swing for pleasure.
Example Sentences
The instruments necessary to swingle flax are, a tressel, and a swingle.
The first operation in dressing flax is to swingle or beat it, in order to detach it from the harle or skimps.
(A flail swingle was a large wooden handle attached to a freeswinging stick, which was used in threshing grain.)
She returned to her swingling and added reflectively : " That's what made me leave in the first place, to keep out of harm's way. […]".
Word Forms
- swingles
- swingling
- swingled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swingel, strickle, spreader, swingstock, swiple, flaxcomb.
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