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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
noun
(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
verb
(intransitive) To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.
schwenken
verb
(intransitive) To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.

What does "swivel" mean?

  1. noun A joint or fitting that allows something attached to it to rotate freely.
    "The office chair spins smoothly thanks to its swivel base."
  2. 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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