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swop

verb

Meaning

  • To exchange or give (something) in an exchange (for something else).

  • To hit, to strike.

  • To beat the air, or ply the wings, with a sweeping motion or noise; to flap.

  • To descend or fall; to rush hastily or violently.

Synonyms

flap,
interchange,
switch,
bang,
knock,
tap,
fly,
speed,
zoom,
exchange,
switch,
trade

noun

Meaning

  • An exchange of two comparable things.

  • A financial derivative in which two parties agree to exchange one stream of cashflow against another stream.

  • Space available in a swap file for use as auxiliary memory.

    "How much swap do you need?"

Synonyms

barter,
quid pro quo,
trade

noun

Meaning

  • A blow; a stroke.