swivel
swivel
Definition
swivel (swiv′əl)
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
- to cause to turn or rotate on or as if on a swivel
- to fit, fasten, or support with a swivel
intransitive verb
to turn on or as if on a swivel
swivel
Synonyms
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Synonyms
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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.
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