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- pronunciation:
- swI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a fastener or mount that allows the object fastened or mounted to turn freely or pivot.
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definition 2: |
something, such as a gun or chair, mounted on a swivel attached to a fixed support so that it can be turned in different directions.
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related words: |
bearing |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
swivels, swiveling, swiveled |
definition 1: |
to pivot on or as if on a swivel.
- similar words:
- pivot
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definition 2: |
to fasten or mount with a swivel.
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related words: |
revolve, rotate, swing, turn, twist |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to turn on or as if on a swivel.
- similar words:
- pivot, turn
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related words: |
revolve, rotate, twist, whirl |
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