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Meaning of the word swivel in English

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swivel

US /ˈswɪv.əl/
UK /ˈswɪv.əl/

Verb

1.

turn around a point or axis or on a swivel.

Example:
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he swiveled in the chair
Synonym:
turnspinswingrotaterevolvepivottwirlwhirlwheelgyratepirouette

Noun

1.

a coupling between two parts enabling one to revolve without turning the other.

Synonym:
pivotaxlespindlehingeaxisfulcrumpinhubkingpingudgeontrunnion
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swivel chair