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swan

Definition

noun: a large usually white bird that lives on or near water and that has a very long and graceful neck
noun: any of various large heavy-bodied long-necked mostly pure white aquatic birds (family Anatidae, especially genus 'Cygnus') that have webbed feet and are related to but larger than the geese
verb: to go to or move about a place in a very relaxed and aimless way for your own pleasure
verb: to wander aimlessly or idly
synonyms: dally

Examples

She has announced that this tournament will be her 'swan song'. [=this will be her last tournament]
He's been 'swanning' around foreign countries for the last six months.
She's always 'swanning' off to some exotic locale.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

(..) I'd rather be a hammer than a nail Yes, I would If I only could I surely would Away, I'd rather sail away Like a swan That's here and gone A man gets tied up to the ground He gives the world Its saddest sound I'd rather be a forest than a street (..)
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