noun🔗ShareEslabón giratorioA 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. "La silla de oficina tiene eslabones giratorios debajo del asiento para que pueda girar fácilmente para hablar con sus compañeros de trabajo.technicalmachinedevicepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArtillería giratoria, cureña giratoriaA 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. "El museo exhibía algunas cureñas giratorias oxidadas tomadas de un barco pirata, cada una del tamaño de una hogaza de pan.militaryweaponnauticalwardeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFuerza de voluntad, enterezaStrength 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. "Su entereza le permitió perseverar y terminar el maratón, a pesar de la dolorosa ampolla en el pie.mindcharacterphilosophyattitudesoulabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGiro de caderasA rotating of the hips."During the dance class, the instructor demonstrated the proper swivels of the hips for the salsa step. "Durante la clase de baile, el instructor demostró el giro de caderas adecuado para el paso de salsa.bodyphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGira, pivotaTo swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot."The grandfather clock's pendulum swings, and the whole clock swivels slightly on its base. "El péndulo del reloj de pie oscila, y todo el reloj gira ligeramente sobre su base.actionmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
