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meaning of took a swipe #1 (permalink) Sat Aug 18, 2007 16:53 pm   meaning of took a swipe
 

Edwin took a swipe at the ball and missed.

Could anyone explain the parts in bold?
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meaning of took a swipe #2 (permalink) Sat Aug 18, 2007 17:38 pm   meaning of took a swipe
 

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It sounds like Edwin tried to hit the ball (with something) -- possibly he swung at a ball with a baseball bat or a golf club.
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meaning of took a swipe #3 (permalink) Sun Aug 19, 2007 18:33 pm   meaning of took a swipe
 

Thank you Yankee.
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possibly he swung at a ball with a baseball bat or a golf club.

I can't understand this part, particularly the "swung at a ball".

Could you explain it to me?
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meaning of took a swipe #4 (permalink) Sun Aug 19, 2007 20:29 pm   meaning of took a swipe
 

Hi LE

I was referring to the type of motion involved when a baseball player or a golfer tries to hit a ball with a baseball bat or a golf club. They swing the bat/club in the direction of the ball.
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