HyperDic: swivel

English > 2 senses of the word swivel:
VERBmotionswivel, pivotturn on a pivot
NOUNartifactswivela coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin
swivel > pronunciation
Soundsswih'vahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > swivel: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin.
Broadercoupling, couplerA mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects
Spanisheslabón giratorio, pivote
Catalananella articulada
Verbsswivelturn on a pivot
English > swivel: 2 senses > verb 1, motion
Meaningturn on a pivot.
PatternSomething ----s; Something is ----ing PP; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s PP
Synonympivot
NarrowerpirouetteDo a pirouette, usually as part of a dance
Broaderturnchange orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
Spanishgirar, pivotar
Catalanpivotar
Nounsswivela coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin

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