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swivel Definition

swivel (swivəl)

noun

a coupling device that allows free turning of the parts attached to it; specif., a chain link made in two parts, one piece fitting like a collar below the bolt head of the other and turning freely about it

Etymology: ME swiuel < base of OE swifan, to revolve, turn: for IE base see swift

transitive verb -·eled or -·elled, -·el·ing or -·el·ling

  1. to cause to turn or rotate on or as if on a swivel
  2. to fit, fasten, or support with a swivel

intransitive verb

to turn on or as if on a swivel

swivel Synonyms

swivel

n.

caster, pivot, pin; see axis.

swivel Synonyms

swivel

v.

rotate, spin, revolve; see turn 1.

swivel Usage Examples

Object

  • wheel: Made in New Zealand, it features swivel front wheel... .
  • degree: The display sits on a small but stable circular base, under which is an embedded lazy Susan that swivels 360 degrees.
  • round: An iron dome would fit on top and would be able to swivel round.

Converse of object

  • have: To the reverse of the frame it has been fabulously finished has swivel hooks which secure the treasured photo's in place.

Preposition: through

  • degree: The headstock swivels through 90 degrees to allow even larger bowl turning.

Modifies a noun

  • castor: High impact polymer outer housing for durability mounted on 360 degree swivel castors.
  • spout: If a mixer leaks around the base of the swivel spout, take off the spout by removing the fixing screw.
  • wheel: The larger alloy style front swivel wheels are lockable with a new braking system for a safer ride.
  • chair: High wooden swivel chairs with backs to them, very stylish.
  • seat: Sitting on the gunner's swivel seat in the rear cockpit, I had turned to face forward.
  • hook: It has a high strength shielded cable and a swivel trigger hook at both ends.

Modifying Another Word

  • then: Bra first, turn it round and do it up at the front then swivel it round and place your arms through the straps.
  • smoothly: The stool also swivels smoothly on ball bearings, much to Sasha's disgust when I get playful.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • around: The winchman come up to the door and can swivel around, still attached and pass the person into the cabin area.

Noun used with modifier

  • easy-access: We have recently introduced a range of mobility products including easy-access swivel seats, a technically advanced power chair and quality mobility scooters.
  • sling: This carbine has no handguards and the sling swivels are mounted on the left side of the stock.
  • tilt: The holder is attached onto a tilt swivel and can be adjusted in order to avoid light reflection.
  • brass: She mounted two carriage and seventeen brass swivel guns, having a crew of eighty men.
  • leather: Skiers in the never leaves the the blacks were leather swivel chairs.
  • degree: High impact polymer outer housing for durability mounted on 360 degree swivel castors.
swivel Quotes

Crouch, swivel, tug, pull and plop.

—O'Brien,Virginia

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