Synonyms of pivots

pivots 1 of 2

noun

plural of pivot

as in roots

the central part or aspect of something under consideration

an issue that is the real pivot of the controversy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roots
• hearts
• essences
• cores
• points
• kernels
• sums
• meats
• bottom lines
• nets
• cruxes
• nubs
• keynotes
• centerpieces
• nuclei
• bullseyes
• themes
• meat and potatoes
• nubbins
• gists
• cruces
• subjects
• piths
• drifts
• directions
• nucleuses
• bull's-eyes
• contents
• tenors
• courses
• bodies
• substances
• hypotheses
• propositions
• theses
• purports

pivots

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pivot

as in rotates

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

• rotates
• turns
• swings
• spins
• twirls
• twists
• swivels
• revolves
• swirls
• wheels
• rolls
• whirls
• screws
• cranks
• unscrews
• coils
• winds
• reels
• circulates
• twiddles