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Checked Swing: A partial swing. If the swing has gone more than halfway around, the umpire can rule it a full swing, or strike.

Swing Shot: The throwing of the ball from an inside position on the lane towards the gutter; i.e., I was starting on board 15 swinging to 5 at the arrows.

Swing Plane: (also 'plane') most easily visualized as the plane that the shaft of the club or the clubhead's arc describes during the swing

Swing Path: (also 'path') the direction the clubhead is traveling (generally referred to through the impact area and in relation to the target line)

Swing Weight: The relative weight of a clubhead's leverage (usually measured on a scale with a 12 or 14-inch fulcrum), technically - moment of inertia, or the tendency of a body to resist angular accelera . . . View Full Definition

Swing Man: A player who can play both the guard and forward positions.

Swingarm: The one- or two-sided arm (often made of aluminum or steel) that connects the rear wheel to the frame and moves up and down with the rear suspension. A two-sided swingarm could be described . . . View Full Definition

Upswing: Used for listed equity securities. Off-floor order.

Take A Swing: Temporarily cancel an order or indication in a stock, while unrepresented interest still exists. See: Back on the shelf, sidelines.

Swingline Facility: A feature of a security that makes it more attractive to potential purchasers.