swivel
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swivel
- /ˈswɪvəl/
Rhymes with -ɪvəl
Where it comes from
From Middle English swyvel, swivel, from a derivative of Old English swīfan (“to revolve”), + -el, an instrumental suffix, equivalent to swive + -el.
noun swivels
- A piece, such as a ring or hook, attached to another piece by a pin, in such a manner as to permit rotation about the pin as an axis. The patter of feet, and clatter of strap and swivel, seemed to swell into a bewildering din, but they were almost upon the fielato offices, where the carretera entered the town, before a rifle flashed.
- A small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel; called also swivel gun. [The settlement] was entirely surrounded by a broad unfordable marsh or swamp, which prevented all communication, except by private paths under water, known only to the rebels, and before which Baron had placed loaded swivels […]
- Strength of mind or character that enables one to overcome adversity; confidence; force of will. Bob ain't got no swivel.
- The act of swivelling.
- A rotating of the hips.
- A small, usually ball- or barrel-shaped device used in angling to connect sections of fishing lines, consisting of two rings linked via a thrust bearing pivot joint.
verb swivels · swiveling · swivelling · swiveled · swivelled
- To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot. As expected, Swansea began the game with some patient passing and the first chance fell to striker Michu in the fourth minute when he controlled a cross by Jonjo Shelvey and swivelled in the penalty box, only to fire over the bar.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: pivot, hinge, ball, spin, cornering, spindle, roll, rotational, rotated, rotating, revolving, rotate, rotation, spinning, swing, round
Translations
Every language
noun piece to permit rotation
| Español | eslabón giratorio, pivote |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | スイベル suiberu |
| 中文 | 转节, 旋轴 |
| Português | elo giratório |
| Français | émerillon, pivot |
| Deutsch | Wirbel |
| Русский | вертлю́г vertljúg |
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