swivel in German
swivel in German is Wirbel, pivotieren, schwenken — swivel means a joint or fitting that allows something attached to it to rotate freely.
swivel in German
Wirbel
(mechanical) A piece, such 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.
pivotieren
(intransitive) To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.
schwenken
(intransitive) To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.
What does "swivel" mean?
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noun A joint or fitting that allows something attached to it to rotate freely.
"The office chair spins smoothly thanks to its swivel base."
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verb To turn or rotate on a fixed point.
"She swiveled around in her chair to face him."
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swivel in a sentence
- The office chair spins smoothly thanks to its swivel base.
- She swiveled around in her chair to face him.
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What is "swivel" in German?
"swivel" in German is Wirbel, pivotieren, schwenken. swivel means: A joint or fitting that allows something attached to it to rotate freely.
How do you use "swivel" in a sentence?
Example: "The office chair spins smoothly thanks to its swivel base." In German, "swivel" is Wirbel, pivotieren, schwenken.
Are there other ways to say "swivel" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "swivel": Wirbel, pivotieren, schwenken.
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