swiveled

Variant of 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 swiveled -·eled or swivelled -·elled, swiveling -·el·ing or swivelling -·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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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