Definition of Swivel

1. Noun. A coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin.

Generic synonyms: Coupler, Coupling

2. Verb. Turn on a pivot.
Exact synonyms: Pivot
Generic synonyms: Turn
Specialized synonyms: Pirouette
Derivative terms: Pivot, Pivot

Definition of Swivel

1. n. A piece, 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.

2. v. i. To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.

Definition of Swivel

1. to turn on a pivoted support [v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Swivel

switch off
switch on
switch over
swith
swithe
swither
swithered
swithering
swithers
swithly
swits
switses
Switzerland
swive
swived
swivel (current term)
swiveled
swiveling
swivelled
swivelling
swivels
swivel chair
swivel pin
swives
swivet
swivets
swiving
swiz
swizzed
swizzes

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