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pivot in Irish

pivot in Irish is maighdeog — pivot means a central point or shaft on which something turns or balances.

pivot in Irish

maighdeog
noun
A thing on which something turns; specifically a metal pointed pin or short shaft in machinery, such as the end of an axle or spindle.

What does "pivot" mean?

  1. noun A central point or shaft on which something turns or balances.
    "The door swings on a pivot set into the frame."
  2. noun A person or thing that something else depends heavily on.
    "The star striker was the pivot of the whole attacking strategy."
  3. verb To turn sharply on one spot, or to make a sudden major change in strategy or direction.
    "She pivoted on her heel and walked out."
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pivot in a sentence

  • The door swings on a pivot set into the frame.
  • A basketball player must keep one foot on the pivot when turning.
  • The star striker was the pivot of the whole attacking strategy.
  • She pivoted on her heel and walked out.

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What is "pivot" in Irish?

"pivot" in Irish is maighdeog. pivot means: A central point or shaft on which something turns or balances.

How do you use "pivot" in a sentence?

Example: "The door swings on a pivot set into the frame." In Irish, "pivot" is maighdeog.

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