| swamp fever |
see "malaria." [2 definitions] |
| swampland |
land in a swamp, or an area marked by swamps; marshland. |
| swampy |
of or like a swamp; marshy; spongy. [2 definitions] |
| swan |
any of various large aquatic birds that have very long necks, usu. white plumage, and webbed feet. [2 definitions] |
| swan dive |
a headfirst dive in which the legs are kept straight, the back is arched, and the arms are straight out to the sides before being brought overhead as the diver is about to enter the water. |
| swank |
(informal) stylishness or smartness in manner or appearance; elegance. [4 definitions] |
| swanky |
(informal) elegantly fashionable or smart; swank. [2 definitions] |
| swannery |
a place where swans are bred or enclosed. |
| swansdown |
the soft down of a swan, used esp. as a decorative trim or cosmetic puff. [2 definitions] |
| swan song |
the final action or appearance of someone or something. |
| swap |
to exchange or trade. [3 definitions] |
| swap meet |
a meeting or gathering at which items, esp. used or collectible ones, are bought, sold, or exchanged. |
| sward |
grassy land or turf, or a section of such land. |
| swarm1 |
a large number of insects moving together in a group. [7 definitions] |
| swarm2 |
to climb by grasping with the arms and legs. |
| swarth |
sward. |
| swarthy |
dark in color or complexion. |
| swash |
to splash, as moving water or something in water does. [9 definitions] |
| swashbuckler |
a swaggering adventurer, such as a pirate or swordsman. |
| swastika |
a symbol consisting of a cross with four arms of equal length that are bent at right angles. [2 definitions] |
| SWAT |
a team of law enforcement officers specially trained to deal with violent or dangerous situations (acronym for "special weapons and tactics"). |