4. (Naut.) To hoist; as, to sway up the yards.

Syn. -- To bias; rule; govern; direct; influence; swing; move; wave;

wield.

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Sway (?), v. i. 1. To be drawn to one side by weight or influence; to

lean; to incline.

The balance sways on our part.

Bacon.