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 swivels under the seat so you can easily turn around to talk to coworkers. "technicalmachinedevicepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel; called also swivel gun."The museum displayed a few rusty swivels taken from a pirate ship, each about the size of a bread loaf. "militaryweaponnauticalwardeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStrength of mind or character that enables one to overcome adversity; confidence; force of will."Her swivels allowed her to persevere and finish the marathon, despite the painful blister on her foot. "mindcharacterphilosophyattitudesoulabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA rotating of the hips."During the dance class, the instructor demonstrated the proper swivels of the hips for the salsa step. "bodyphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot."The grandfather clock's pendulum swings, and the whole clock swivels slightly on its base. "actionmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading