noun🔗ShareUn pivotA 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. "La chaise de bureau a un pivot à sa base, ce qui me permet de me tourner facilement et d'atteindre différentes parties de mon bureau.partmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePivot, affût pivotantA 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. "Le navire pirate avait un affût pivotant monté sur la rambarde, prêt à être tourné et tiré dans n'importe quelle direction.militaryweaponnauticalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForce d'âme, caractèreStrength 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. "Malgré les critiques, la force d'âme de Sarah lui a permis de persévérer dans ce projet difficile et de finalement réussir.mindcharacterabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRotation des hanchesA rotating of the hips."During the dance class, the instructor emphasized the swivel of the hips to achieve a fluid movement. "Pendant le cours de danse, le professeur a mis l'accent sur la rotation des hanches pour obtenir un mouvement fluide.bodyactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePivoter, tournerTo swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot."The student swivelled his chair around to talk to his friend. "L'étudiant a fait pivoter sa chaise pour parler à son ami.actionfunctiontechnicalmachinepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
