swivel
Swivel (noun) means a joint or fitting that allows something attached to it to rotate freely. Example: “The office chair spins smoothly thanks to its swivel base.”
How to use swivel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo turn on a fixed point, or a joint/fitting that lets something rotate.
Word forms
swiveled past tense, swivelled past tense, swivels plural, swivels singular
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The office chair spins smoothly thanks to its _____ base.
Etymology
From Old English swifan, "to revolve," combined with the instrumental suffix -el; ultimately related to swift.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for swivel
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What does “swivel” mean?
The word “swivel” means a joint or fitting that allows something attached to it to rotate freely. In plain terms, to turn on a fixed point, or a joint/fitting that lets something rotate.
How do you pronounce “swivel”?
“Swivel” is pronounced SWIH-vuhl (/ˈswɪvəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “swivel” in a sentence?
Here is “swivel” used in a sentence: “The office chair spins smoothly thanks to its swivel base.”
What part of speech is “swivel”?
Depending on how it is used, “swivel” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “swivel” come from?
The word “swivel” comes from Old English. From Old English swifan, "to revolve," combined with the instrumental suffix -el; ultimately related to swift.
How many meanings does “swivel” have?
“Swivel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a joint or fitting that allows something attached to it to rotate freely.
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