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swap

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Pronunciation

  • IPA /swɒp/

Noun

swap noun

  1. An exchange of two comparable things.
  2. A financial derivative in which two parties agree to exchange one stream of cashflow against another stream.
  3. Space available in a swap file for use as auxiliary memory.“How much swap do you need?”

swap noun

  1. A blow; a stroke.

Verb

swap verb

  1. To exchange or give (something) in an exchange (for something else).
  2. To hit, to strike.
  3. To beat the air, or ply the wings, with a sweeping motion or noise; to flap.
  4. To descend or fall; to rush hastily or violently.

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