—swan /swɒn/ aep /swɑːn/
noun [C]
► B2 a large, usually white bird with a long neck that lives on rivers and lakes: » We watched the swans glide by.Thesaurus+: ↑Birds which live by or on inland water• • •
Extra Examples:» We took some bread to feed the swans.» A young swan is called a cygnet.verb [I usually + adv/prep] (-nn-) UK INFORMAL DISAPPROVING ↑Verb Endings for swan
► F0 to travel, move, or behave in a relaxed way for pleasure and without worrying that others may feel annoyed: » She swanned into the room, carrying a glass of wine, taking no notice of the fact that she'd kept us all waiting for hours.» He's been swanning around the States (= travelling and not doing any work) all summer.Thesaurus+: ↑Travelling- stand about/around
- stand accused of sth
- stand a chance
- stand-alone
- stand and be counted
- stand and deliver!
- standard
- standard-bearer
- standardization
- standardize
- standard lamp
- standard of living
- standard operating procedure
- standard time
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand bail
- stand by
- standby
- stand by sb
- stand by sth
- standby ticket
- stand clear
- stand down
- stand fast/firm