A swinging stroke or blow; momentum.

A swinging stroke or blow. Scottish. Obsolete.

A slashing blow, a sweeping cut, a swipe; also figurative (in early use esp. in phraseological expressions, e.g. a wipe over the shins; also, a…

A heavy blow; spec. a driving stroke made with the full swing of the arms, in cricket or golf; transferred one who makes such a stroke. colloquial.

One who deals a swipe or driving stroke; also, a swipe.