单词 | swivel |
释义 | Word Frequency swivel(ˈswɪvəl) noun 1. a coupling device which allows an attached object to turn freely 2. such a device made of two parts which turn independently, such as a compound link of a chain 3. a. a pivot on which is mounted a gun that may be swung from side to side in a horizontal plane b. Also called: swivel gun the gun itself verbWord forms: -els, -elling, -elledWord forms: US -els, -eling or -eled 4. to turn or swing on or as if on a pivot 5. (transitive) to provide with, secure by, or support with a swivel Derived forms swivel-like (ˈswivel-ˌlike) adjective Word origin C14: from Old English swīfan to turn; see swift |
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