noun🔗ShareA piece, as a ring or hook, attached to another piece by a pin, in such a manner as to permit rotation about the pin as an axis."The office chair has a swivel at its base, allowing me to easily turn and reach different parts of my desk. "partmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel; called also swivel gun."The pirate ship had a swivel mounted on the railing, ready to be turned and fired in any direction. "militaryweaponnauticalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStrength of mind or character that enables one to overcome adversity; confidence; force of will."Despite the criticism, Sarah's swivel allowed her to persevere through the difficult project and finally achieve success. "mindcharacterabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA rotating of the hips."During the dance class, the instructor emphasized the swivel of the hips to achieve a fluid movement. "bodyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot."The student swivelled his chair around to talk to his friend. "actionfunctiontechnicalmachinepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading