"swingarm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: swingarms [plural]
Etymology: swing + arm Etymology templates: {{compound|en|swing|arm}} swing + arm Head templates: {{en-noun}} swingarm (plural swingarms)
  1. (motorcycling) The main component of the rear suspension of most modern motorcycles and ATVs; holds the rear axle in place while swinging vertically to allow the suspension to absorb the shock from bumps in the road. Wikipedia link: swingarm Categories (topical): Motorcycles Translations (Translations): forcellone [masculine] (Italian)
    Sense id: en-swingarm-en-noun-rvCP2MQx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, motorcycling

Inflected forms

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