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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His defensive presence led to the Grizzlies having their heads on the swivel and not taking certain shots.
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The cast brings gymnastic spring to even the simplest dance moves — a clap of the hands, a swivel of the hips.
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Arsenal added to the woe with a fifth goal, when Alexis Sanchez was given time to swivel on the ball and find the bottom left corner of the net.
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But the heads of these hands-unfree drivers are on swivels.
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Russell accompanied Pons on an inspection to the top of the 50-story building, and said that though the shaft of the crane did not fail, the joint where its boom swivels appears to have given way.
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Swivel chairs allow for easy conversation in the space and also provide the perfect place for taking in views of the pool outside.
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Glue the PVC piece to the elbow on top of the swivel.
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Passengers can take in the sights from the observation car, which is decked out in floor to ceiling windows and comfortable swivel chairs.
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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
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\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 Vive Pro also mimics the original Deluxe Audio Strap accessory in adding two drop-down, over-ear headphones on either side of the unit, and these rest on a swiveling slider for proper positioning.
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Sure enough, after the intermission of Noises Off, Robert Koharchik’s detailed British country house set, with its handsome wooden paneling and myriad doors, swivels to take us backstage.
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This is often the bane of our existence (as when his head swivels in a restaurant like NASA radar).
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This sedan has four seats that swivel front to back and a steering wheel that moves left to right—or even disappear completely.
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Much like last season’s glossy, shellacked strands, the shiny, serpentine braids gleamed under the bright lights, swaying to and fro as hips swiveled down the runway to seductive effect.
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And this finger is articulated by sitting on a ball-and-socket joint, allowing it to move and swivel a full 360 degrees.
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Poor design and failure to adopt lights that swivel with the curvature of the road are hurting.
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Almost immediately, nearly a dozen telescopes on Earth swiveled to stare at it, with scientists furiously collecting data in nearly every wavelength of light.
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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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