swingle

noun

1. An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch

verb

1. to beat or flog, especially for extracting the fibres from flax stalks; to scutch

2. To beat off the tops of (weeds) without pulling up the roots.

3. To dangle; to wave hanging.

4. (obsolete, Britain, dialect) To swing for pleasure.