# swape

> English word · Noun · IPA /sweɪp/

## Definitions
1. A bar or pole used as a lever, swivel handle e.g. on the end of a shaft.
2. A steering oar used by Tyne keelmen.
3. A kind of mechanical scoop for water.
4. A sconce for holding a light.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/swape