Synonyms of pivot

pivot 1 of 2

noun

as in core

the central part or aspect of something under consideration

an issue that is the real pivot of the controversy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• core
• root
• heart
• essence
• point
• kernel
• sum
• nucleus
• centerpiece
• meat
• net
• crux
• bottom line
• sum and substance
• nub
• keynote
• gist
• direction
• the long and short
• pith
• drift
• theme
• bull's-eye
• subject
• nubbin
• tenor
• meat and potatoes
• the long and the short
• course
• content
• body
• substance
• hypothesis
• proposition
• thesis
• purport

pivot

2 of 2

verb

as in to rotate

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis

the telescope is mounted on a tripod so you can easily pivot it for viewing in any direction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotate
• swing
• turn
• spin
• twist
• twirl
• swivel
• swirl
• wheel
• revolve
• roll
• whirl
• screw
• crank
• unscrew
• reel
• wind
• coil
• circulate
• twiddle

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