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- pronunciation:
- swI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a device that allows the object fastened or mounted to it to turn freely or pivot.
His desk chair is on a swivel. |
| related words: |
bearing |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
swivels, swiveling, swiveled |
| definition: |
to turn on or as if on a swivel.
The chair in Mom's office swivels.He swiveled in my direction when I called his name.- similar words:
- pivot
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| related words: |
revolve, rotate, twist, whirl |
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