The end of your long boom is liable to trip as you roll and wallow through the waves, and every time you rise on the crest of a big comber your rudder comes out of water, and your bow swings around until there is imminent danger of an accidental jibe.
"Swing's a fair-minded boy.
Every swing of the pendulum became a distinct period of existence.
The big swing was a trapeze act performed on the highest of the circus apparatus.
Swung over his shoulder was a camera in a leather case.
Whether the swings are long ones or short ones, the number per minute is still the same.