noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A downward sweep or curve.
2. 2
   The downward motion of a swimmer's arm.

Verb

1. 1
   To sweep or curve downwards

Etymology

From down- + sweep.

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