swape

English

Noun

swape (plural swapes)

  1. A bar or pole used as a lever, swivel handle e.g. on the end of a shaft.
  2. A steering oar use by Tyne keelmen.
  3. A kind of mechanical scoop for water.
  4. A sconce for holding a light.

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Verb

swape (third-person singular simple present swapes, present participle swaping, simple past and past participle swaped)

  1. To sweep.
  2. To place aslant.
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