swingle

swingle englanniksi

1. An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch.

2. The swinging part of a flail, especially that which is used on the grain in threshing; the swipple.

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6. To beat or flog, especially for extracting the fibres from flax stalks; to scutch.

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10. To dangle; to wave hanging.

11. To swing for pleasure. (rfclarify)