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Meaning of the word pivot in English

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pivot

US /ˈpɪv.ət/
UK /ˈpɪv.ət/

Noun

1.

the central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates.

Synonym:
fulcrumaxisaxleswivelpinhubspindlehingepintlekingpingudgeontrunnion

Verb

1.

turn on or as if on a pivot.

Example:
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he swung around, pivoting on his heel
Synonym:
rotateturnrevolvespinswiveltwirlwhirlwheeloscillate
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pivotal