explosion vs swing

swing vs explosion

explosion and swing both are nouns.

explosion is not a verb while swing is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
explosion	Yes	No	No	No
swing	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, swing is a hypernym of explosion; that is, swing is a word with a broader meaning than explosion:

explosion: a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball
swing: the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it

Other hypernyms of explosion include golf shot, golf stroke.

explosion (noun)	swing (noun)
the act of exploding or bursting	changing location by moving back and forth
a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball	in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball
the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant	the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it
a sudden outburst	a square dance figure; a pair of dancers join hands and dance around a point between them
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction	a sweeping blow or stroke
a sudden great increase	mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
the noise caused by an explosion	a jaunty rhythm in music
	a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz
	a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity

explosion (verb)	swing (verb)
	alternate dramatically between high and low values
	hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement
	make a big sweeping gesture or movement
	engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends
	play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm
	move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
	move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
	change direction with a swinging motion; turn
	be a social swinger; socialize a lot
	influence decisively
	hang loosely
	live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style
	have a certain musical rhythm

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