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swinge

1 of 1verb
/swɪndʒ/
Forms:swinges,swingeing,swinged,swinged
1

to burn something lightly

transitive
  • He carefully used a small flame to swinge the edges of the paper and give it a rustic look.
  • In her peculiar artistry, she chose to swinge the edges of the canvas, giving her paintings a unique, scorched aesthetic.
  • The chef, with a penchant for creative presentation, would occasionally swinge the crusts of certain dishes for a distinctive touch.
  • The curious alchemist discovered a way to swinge herbs lightly, enhancing their aroma in potions.
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