English English Dictionary
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of Swap
of Swap
Skin; covering.
The grassy surface of land; that part of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass; turf.
To produce sward upon; to cover, or be covered, with sward.
A plow for turning up grass land.
A lawn mower.
of Sward
Covered with sward.
of Sward
Covered with sward or grass.
imp. of Swear.
of Swear
To grow languid; to faint.
The grit worn away from grindstones in grinding cutlery wet.
To climb a tree, pole, or the like, by embracing it with the arms and legs alternately. See Shin.
A large number or mass of small animals or insects, especially when in motion.
Especially, a great number of honeybees which emigrate from a hive at once, and seek new lodgings under the direction of a queen; a like body of bees settled permanently in a hive.
Hence, any great number or multitude, as of people in motion, or sometimes of inanimate objects; as, a swarm of meteorites.
To collect, and depart from a hive by flight in a body; -- said of bees; as, bees swarm in warm, clear days in summer.