Definition of sway

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Sway (n.) The act of swaying; a swaying motion; the swing or sweep of a weapon.

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Vogue :: Vogue (n.) Influence; power; sway.
Arrasways :: Arrasways (adv.) Placed in such a position as to exhibit the top and two sides, the corner being in front; -- said of a rectangular form..
Pedantocracy :: Pedantocracy (n.) The sway of pedants.
Rock :: Rock (v. t.) To cause to sway backward and forward, as a body resting on a support beneath; as, to rock a cradle or chair; to cause to vibrate; to cause to reel or totter..
Domination :: Domination (n.) The act of dominating; exercise of power in ruling; dominion; supremacy; authority; often, arbitrary or insolent sway..
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To have weight or influence.
Swaying :: Swayful (a.) Able to sway.
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward.
Swing :: Swing (v. i.) To sway or move from one side or direction to another; as, the door swung open..
Sway-bracing :: Sway-backed (a.) Having the back hollow or sagged, whether naturally or as the result of injury or weakness; -- said of horses and other animals..
Regal :: Regal (a.) Of or pertaining to a king; kingly; royal; as, regal authority, pomp, or sway..
Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To bear sway; to rule; to govern.
Despotism :: Despotism (n.) The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny..
Oscillaria :: Oscillaria (n.) A genus of dark green, or purplish black, filamentous, fresh-water algae, the threads of which have an automatic swaying or crawling motion. Called also Oscillatoria..
Rack :: Rack (v.) To amble fast, causing a rocking or swaying motion of the body; to pace; -- said of a horse..
Sway :: Sway (n.) Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side; as, the sway of desires..
Crossway :: Crossway (n.) See Crossroad.
Atrip :: Atrip (adv.) Hoisted up and ready to be swayed across; -- said of yards.
Empire :: Empire (n.) Any dominion; supreme control; governing influence; rule; sway; as, the empire of mind or of reason..
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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