αἰώρα
ἡ
A.
swing, hammock, chariot on springs, Pl. Lg. 789d.
2.
noose, halter, S. OT 1264 (in the form ἐώρα).
II.
oscillatory movement, see-saw, pulsation, Pl. Phd. 111e, D.H. 3.47, etc.
2.
Medic., passive exercise, Plu. 2.793b, Antyll. ap. Orib. 6.23, Sor. 1.125: pl., IG 4.955 (Epid., ii A. D.).
III.
metaph., αἰ. ψυχῆς fluctuation of mind, Metrod. Herc. 831.8 (cf. Epicur. Fr. 434).