Definition of sway

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Sway (v. i.) To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield; as, to sway the scepter..

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Swaying :: Swayed (imp. & p. p.) of Swa.
Waggle :: Waggle (v. i.) To reel, sway, or move from side to side; to move with a wagging motion; to waddle..
Upsway :: Upsway (v. t.) To sway or swing aloft; as, to upsway a club..
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield; as, to sway the scepter..
Domination :: Domination (n.) The act of dominating; exercise of power in ruling; dominion; supremacy; authority; often, arbitrary or insolent sway..
Sway-backed :: Sway (n.) A switch or rod used by thatchers to bind their work.
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To be drawn to one side by weight or influence; to lean; to incline.
Waddle :: Waddle (v. i.) To walk with short steps, swaying the body from one side to the other, like a duck or very fat person; to move clumsily and totteringly along; to toddle; to stumble; as, a child waddles when he begins to walk; a goose waddles..
Swayful :: Swayed (a.) Bent down, and hollow in the back; sway-backed; -- said of a horse..
Countersway :: Countersway (n.) A swaying in a contrary direction; an opposing influence.
Swing :: Swing (n.) Swaying motion from one side or direction to the other; as, some men walk with a swing..
Oscillate :: Oscillate (v. i.) To move backward and forward; to vibrate like a pendulum; to swing; to sway.
Sweinmote :: Sweigh (n.) Sway; movement.
Sway :: Sway (n.) Preponderance; turn or cast of balance.
Empire :: Empire (n.) Supreme power; sovereignty; sway; dominion.
Streen :: Streel (v. i.) To trail along; to saunter or be drawn along, carelessly, swaying in a kind of zigzag motion..
Command :: Command (n.) Control; power over something; sway; influence; as, to have command over one's temper or voice; the fort has command of the bridge..
Sovereignty :: Sovereignty (n.) The quality or state of being sovereign, or of being a sovereign; the exercise of, or right to exercise, supreme power; dominion; sway; supremacy; independence; also, that which is sovereign; a sovereign state; as, Italy was formerly divided into many sovereignties..
Swag :: Swag (n.) A swaying, irregular motion..
Top-block :: Top-block (n.) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast..
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