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.
Recent Examples of swivel from the Web
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One of the innovators of the now popular and chic swivel compact, Lilah b. is all about creating simple, multipurpose beauty products with clean formulas.
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For some, like me, Dear Peter’s whip-crack tartness was startling enough to make my eyes swivel and question its balance.
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Both front captain’s chairs swivel to make a four-person dining area, and an LCD panel manages all of your battery, water, and heat systems.
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Maumee River anglers generally prefer an egg sinker, swivel and about a 24- to 36-inch leader and a floating jig and twister tail.
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As that magic hum echoes through Suite 28 above the front straightaway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Rod Polston's head is on a swivel, his neck is craning to move his ears closer to the show.
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The wet bar showcases granite counters, custom walnut cabinets, an icemaker, a Uline wine refrigerator, a high-definition television on swivel bracket conveys, and a window that provides pass-through service to the outdoor living/pool area.
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Competitive Scrabble players brought their own game boards (all of which swivel), as well as timers and personalized tile bags.
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Our consumer testers loved the grip, the swivel, the easy-to-remove-and-replace hand vac, and this stick vac's ability to stand up on its own.
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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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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearDefinition of swivel
swiveled
or swivelled;
swiveling
or swivelling
play
\ˈswi-və-liŋ, ˈswiv-liŋ\
: to turn on or as if on a swivel
- swiveled his eyes in various directions
: 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.
Recent Examples of swivel from the Web
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The design allows them to tilt for vertical takeoff and landing, but then swivel back for more efficient horizontal flight.
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Pilots sit behind a modern avionic dashboard and twiddle control sticks to direct advanced, swiveling engines.
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The craft’s swiveling camera is scheduled to transmit up to 700 pictures a day back to earth, including color photos.
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Bale swiveled and, with his back turned to goal, acrobatically leaped into the air before swinging his boot and smashing it over his own head and past Karius’ despairing dive.
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Qatar Airways recently unveiled designs for its QSuite, with moving panels and swiveling seats that can be configured into a private dining room for four, for family meals or business meetings at 35,000 feet.
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The operator swivels the camera to find the group hiding behind a tree.
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Saturday’s swiveled when Steckenrider couldn’t put away Atlanta hitters.
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Keeping your entire upper body as still as possible, rotate at the hips and swivel your feet slightly to rock your lower half from side to side.
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First Known Use of swivel
1775
SWIVEL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition 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
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
or swivelled;
swiveling
or swivelling
: to turn on or as if on a swivel
- He swiveled around to see who was behind him.
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