Definition of swivel
: a device joining two parts so that one or both can pivot freely (as on a bolt or pin)
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Examples of swivel in a Sentence
The gun was mounted on a swivel.
Origin and Etymology of swivel
Middle English; akin to Old English swīfan to revolve, Old High German swebōn to roll, heave
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Definition of swivel
swiveled
orswivelled
;swiveling
orswivelling
\ˈswi-və-liŋ, ˈswiv-liŋ\transitive verb
: to turn on or as if on a swivel swiveled his eyes in various directions
intransitive verb
: to swing or turn on or as if on a swivel
Examples of swivel in a Sentence
She swiveled in her seat to check the time.
She swiveled the chair around to face us.
First Known Use of swivel
1775
SWIVEL Defined for English Language Learners
swivel
playDefinition of swivel for English Language Learners
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: a device that joins two parts so that one of the parts can turn or spin while the other part does not move
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Definition of swivel for English Language Learners
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: to turn around
SWIVEL Defined for Kids
Definition of swivel for Students
: a device joining two parts so that one or both can turn freely (as on a bolt or pin)
Definition of swivel for Students
swiveled
orswivelled
;swiveling
orswivelling
: to turn on or as if on a swivel He swiveled around to see who was behind him.
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