Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z switchboard The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient. switchboarding The use of a switchboard. switchboardless Without a switchboard. switchbox A box with electrical switches mounted on it. switchel A beverage of water and vinegar, often seasoned with ginger and sweetened with molasses, honey, or similar. switcher One who or that which operates a switch. switcheroo A sneaky, unexpected, or clever swap or exchange. switchfoot Riding with one's wrong foot forward, i.e. opposite to one's usual natural/goofy preference. switchgear A device used to control, meter, protect, and regulate electronics as part of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. switchgirl The female equivalent of a switchman. switchgrass A tall North American perennial grass, of species Panicum virgatum, used as forage and to make hay. switchhook Synonym of hookswitch (“spring-loaded button that terminates a telephone call”). switching Corporal punishment by use of a switch (twig or twigs). switchknife A knife with a switchblade. switchless Without a switch. switchlike Resembling or characteristic of a switch (control that can be turned on and off). switchman A person who operates railway switches that route trains onto rail tracks. switchmode Being or relating to a power supply that incorporates a switching regulator to convert electrical power efficiently. switchology The configuration of switches on panels. switchout The act of removing a component in order to install a different one. switchover A complete change or switch from one state, system or course of action to another. switchperson A person who operates a switch; a switchman or switchwoman switchplate The wallplate in which a switch, such as a light switch, is housed. switchport An interface on a network switch. switchroom A room, often an entire floor, containing switching equipment, especially for telephone lines. switchtender The person in charge of a railroad switch. switchy Having a whisking or wagging motion. switchyard Part of a railway with an arrangement of switches (or points) allowing trains to be diverted and reassembled. swith Strong; vehement. swither To burn, scorch, singe. Swithin A male given name. Swithinbank A surname. Swithland A village and civil parish (without a council) in Charnwood borough, Leicestershire, England (OS grid ref SK5413). swithly Quickly, speedily, promptly. Swithun A 9th-century English saint, bishop of Winchester Switzer A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, a Swiss person. switzerite A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus. Switzerland A neutral party in a dispute; one who does not take sides. Switzerlander Someone from Switzerland or of Swiss descent. swive To have sex with (someone). swivel A piece, such as a ring or hook, attached to another piece by a pin, in such a manner as to permit rotation about the pin as an axis. swivelable Capable of swiveling. swivelase Synonym of DNA topoisomerase. swiveled Having a swivel. swivelling The motion of something that swivels. swivelly With a swivelling motion. swivet A state or condition of haste, flutter; extreme discomposure or distress; irritation, exasperation, annoyance. swiving The act or process of copulating; copulation. swizz A swindle, con. swizzle Any of various kinds of alcoholic drink. swizzler A swizzle stick. SWLing The hobby of listening to shortwave radio broadcasts. Swo A Niger-Congo language of Cameroon. Swoap A surname. Swoboda A surname from the Slavic languages. swoe A kind of cutting hoe with sharp edges. Swofford A surname. Swogger A surname. SWOH Sara Duterte, 15ᵗʰ vice president of the Philippines. swole Swollen, enlarged. swolemate A fitness partner, especially those who are in a relationship with each other. swoleness The state, quality, or condition of being swole. swoll A surname. swollen Protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease). swollenin A protein, in fungi of the genus Trichoderma, that is similar to the expansins found in plants swollenly In a swollen manner; bloatedly. swollenness The state or condition of being swollen. Swona An uninhabited island in the Pentland Firth off the north coast of Scotland. Swonger A surname from German. swoodles Sweet potato spiralized into thin strips so as to resemble noodles. swoon A faint. Swoonatra Frank Sinatra (1915–1998), American singer and actor. swooner Someone who swoons swoonily In a swoony manner. swooning A swoon or faint. swooningly To a degree that elicits swooning. swoonless Without a swoon; without swooning. swoonsome overwhelmingly sexually attractive swoonworthy Worthy of being swooned at. swoony Tending to swoon (in any sense). swoop To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive. Swoope A surname from German. swooper One who, or that which, swoops. swoopily In a swoopy manner. swoopiness The quality of being swoopy. swooping The motion of something that swoops. swoopingly In a swooping way; with a swooping motion. swoopstake All at once, without making distinctions. swoopy Having a swooping shape or motion. swoose An animal cross between a swan and a goose, especially one produced from a male swan and a female goose. swoosh To move with a rushing or swirling sound swoosher A person or thing that swooshes. swooshtika The swoosh logo of American athletic shoe and clothing manufacturer Nike, Inc. swooshy Like or suggesting a swooshing sound or movement. swop A fusion of swing and hip-hop dance styles. Swope A surname from German. sword A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack. swordbearer One who bears or carries a sword, especially as a symbol of their authority. swordbearing Bearing or carrying a sword. swordbelt A belt with an attachment for the sword, used to carry it when not in use. swordbill The sword-billed hummingbird, Ensifera ensifera, with a slender bill longer than the length of its bird. swordblade The blade of a sword swordboat A swordfishing boat. swordbrother A man who is a member of a military brotherhood. swordcraft Knowledge of or skill in the use of the sword or swordplay. sworded Wearing or carrying a sword. sworder One who uses, or fights with, a sword. swordery Swordplay; sword fighting or swordsmanship. swordfight A fight or duel using swords. swordfighter One who fights with a sword. swordfish A large marine fish with a long, pointed bill, Xiphias gladius. swordfisherman A fisherman who fishes for swordfish. swordfishery A fishery specifically dealing with swordfish. swordick The spotted gunnel (Muraenoides gunnellus). swordie A swordfish. swording Slashing or fighting with a sword. swordlength A distance equal to the length of a sword. swordless Without a sword. swordlessness Lack of a sword. swordlet A little sword. swordlike resembling a sword swordmage One who is skilled in both swordfighting and magic use. swordmaker A person who makes swords. swordmaking The manufacture of swords. swordman A swordsman. swordmaster An expert or consummate swordfighter. swordmistress A female expert or consummate swordfighter. swordography Choreography using (prop) swords. swordplay fighting with a sword swordplayer One who takes part in swordplay; a fencer or gladiator. swordpoint The point or tip of a sword. swordproof Resistant to blows of a sword. swords A town in Fingal, Ireland. swordsman A person skilled at using swords in sport or combat; a fencer. swordsmanship the skill of using a sword swordsmith A maker of swords. swordsmithing the making of swords swordsperson A person skilled at using swords in combat. swordster A person skilled at using swords in sport or combat. swordstick A cane incorporating a concealed blade; sword cane. swordstress A female swordster. swordswoman A woman skilled at using swords in combat. swordswomanship A woman's skill with a sword. swordtail One of many species of freshwater fish, in genus Xiphophorus, others of which are called platyfish. swordtip The tip of a sword. swordwork Combat using a sword; swordplay. sworn Given or declared under oath. swot To study with effort or determination. swotter Someone who swots swottily In a swotty manner.