Swig

[swɪg] or [swɪɡ]

Definition

(v. t.) To drink in long draughts; to gulp; as, to swig cider.

(v. t.) To suck.

(n.) A long draught.

(n.) A tackle with ropes which are not parallel.

(n.) A beverage consisting of warm beer flavored with spices, lemon, etc.

(v. t.) To castrate, as a ram, by binding the testicles tightly with a string, so that they mortify and slough off.

(v. t.) To pull upon (a tackle) by throwing the weight of the body upon the fall between the block and a cleat.

Inputed by Betty

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. [Colloquial.] Guzzle, swill.

Checked by Ida

Definition

n. a large draught: one who drinks deep.—v.t. to drink by large draughts to gulp down.

n. a pulley with ropes not parallel.—v.t. to tighten a rope by hauling at right angles to its lead: to castrate by ligating the scrotum and making the testicles slough off.

Editor: William