Swing and Thrust

Swing

Swing noun - Changing location by moving back and forth.

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Thrust and swing are semantically related In some cases you can use "Thrust" instead the word "Swing" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: swinging, swinger, swingle

Thrust noun - The force used in pushing.

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Swing and thrust are semantically related in movement topic. Sometimes you can use "Swing" instead the word "Thrust" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Word: thrusting

old	old swing	old thrust
good	good swing	good thrust
high	high swing	high thrust
normal	normal swing	normal thrust
Other adjectives: short, fast, original, single, crude, simple, powerful, hard, horizontal, quick, dramatic, basic, upward, vertical, downward, well-aimed, telegraphed.

fire	swing fire	thrust fire
stage	swing stage	thrust stage
way	swing way	thrust way
barrel	swing barrel	thrust barrel
Other words: weapon, fist, sword, hands, times, objects, blades.

James from the second game is not smart enough to do this; he holds his chainsaw to the side, meaning to actually do damage he has to swing or thrust with it.

Source: Chainsaw Good
There's no real techniques for fancy parries, acrobatic slashes, or dramatic exchange of blows; every melee attack is a crude but meaningful swing or thrust, and taking a hit is a bloody business for anyone on the receiving end.

Source: Flynning
However, swords meant for thrusting will be more accurate and powerful when used to thrust rather than swing and vice versa.

Source: Weapons Kitchen Sink

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