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swarm

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. swarm (verb)
  2. swarm (verb)

2swarm

verb

Definition of SWARM

intransitive verb
1
: to form and depart from a hive in a swarm
2
a : to move or assemble in a crowd : throng b : to hover about in the manner of a bee in a swarm
3
: to contain a swarm : teem <swarming with bugs>
transitive verb
1
: to fill with a swarm
2
: to beset or surround in a swarm <players swarming the quarterback>
— swarm·er noun

First Known Use of SWARM

14th century

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