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swivel


Definition: Meaning of, swivel in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈswɪv(ə)l /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
swivel swivelled, swiveled swivelled, swiveled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
swivelling, swiveling swivels
also swivel around/round [British English] [American English]
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to turn around quickly and face a different direction, or to make something do this [↪  spin]
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
swivel swivels
[countable]
  1. an object that joins two parts of something and helps it to turn around
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swivel used in phrases

  • swivel chair (noun)
    1. a chair whose seat part can be turned while the legs remain in the same position
  • swivel pin (noun)
    1. bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle
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