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
transitive verb swiveled or swivelled, swiveling or swivelling
- 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