Main Entry:

¹piv·ot

Pronunciation:

\ˈpi-vət\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

French

Date:

1611

1: a shaft or pin on which something turns2 a: a person, thing, or factor having a major or central role, function, or effect b: a key player or position ; specifically : an offensive position of a basketball player standing usually with back to the basket to relay passes, shoot, or provide a screen for teammates3: the action of pivoting ; especially : the action in basketball of stepping with one foot while keeping the other foot at its point of contact with the floor