swivel

[ swiv-uhl ]

/ ˈswɪv əl /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR swivel ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to turn around freely upon it, especially to turn in a full circle.

such a device consisting of two parts, each of which turns around independently, as a compound link of a chain, one part of which turns freely in the other by means of a headed pin or the like.

a pivoted support allowing a gun to turn around in a horizontal plane.

a swivel gun.

a device attached to a loom and used as a shuttle to weave extra threads in the production of small figures, especially dots.

verb (used with object), swiv·eled, swiv·el·ing or (especially British) swiv·elled, swiv·el·ling.

to turn or pivot on or as if on a swivel: He swiveled his chair around.

to fasten by a swivel; furnish with a swivel.

verb (used without object), swiv·eled, swiv·el·ing or (especially British) swiv·elled, swiv·el·ling.

to turn on or if as on a swivel.

Origin of swivel

1275–1325; Middle English (noun), equivalent to swiv- (weak stem of Old English swīfan to revolve; cognate with Old Norse svīfa to turn) + -el instrumental suffix

OTHER WORDS FROM swivel

swiv·el·like, adjectiveun·swiv·el, verb (used with object), un·swiv·eled, un·swiv·el·ing or (especially British) un·swiv·elled, un·swiv·el·ling.

Words nearby swivel

Swithin, Switz., Switzer, Switzerland, swive, swivel, swivel chair, swivel gun, swivel-hipped, swivel pin, swiveltree

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for swivel

It is designed with a non-slip handle, an easy “open” button for the lid, and a 360-degree swivel base that will assist your pour.
The best electric kettles for a great brew|PopSci Commerce Team|October 8, 2020|Popular Science
It comes in a huge variety of colors and has a lockable 36-inch swivel cord that’s designed for ease of movement in your busy food workspace.
These pieces of kitchen gear make excellent gifts|PopSci Commerce Team|October 6, 2020|Popular Science
On top of the base is a small plastic swivel plate with a magnet.
The Best Phone Mount for Your Car Costs $12|Jakob Schiller|September 20, 2020|Outside Online
The magnet on your phone then attaches to the magnetic swivel plate, and you’re done.
The Best Phone Mount for Your Car Costs $12|Jakob Schiller|September 20, 2020|Outside Online

Once the base is attached, you adjust the swivel plate to face the direction you want, then you mount a second, superthin magnet to the back of your phone or phone case.
The Best Phone Mount for Your Car Costs $12|Jakob Schiller|September 20, 2020|Outside Online
Swivel Store Spice Rack Okay, so this is an As Seen On Television product.
The 2012 Holiday Kitchen Gift Guide|Megan McArdle|December 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He sits, leans back in his swivel chair and begins to discuss his SATC character, Aleksandr Petrovsky.
Baryshnikov Unbound|Ross Kenneth Urken|May 17, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The signet is hung upon a swivel, and has hieroglyphics on what may be called the reverse.
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 455|Various
The swivel is made of the joint of a fir tree, and any number of lines may be hooked on to it.
Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life, Travel & Exploration|W. B. Lord
A swivel was in the bows of the boat, and I pulled into the creek, in order to ascertain if there were any signs of the savages.
Afloat And Ashore|James Fenimore Cooper
The fat man grunted and hoisted himself out of the swivel chair.
Dream Town|Henry Slesar
Getting up from the swivel chair he began to pace to and fro across the room.
Behind the Green Door|Mildred A. Wirt

British Dictionary definitions for swivel

swivel

/ (ˈswɪvəl) /

noun

a coupling device which allows an attached object to turn freely

such a device made of two parts which turn independently, such as a compound link of a chain

a pivot on which is mounted a gun that may be swung from side to side in a horizontal plane
Also called: swivel gun the gun itself

verb -els, -elling or -elled or US -els, -eling or -eled

to turn or swing on or as if on a pivot

(tr) to provide with, secure by, or support with a swivel

Derived forms of swivel

swivel-like, adjective

Word Origin for swivel

C14: from Old English swīfan to turn; see swift

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	swivel
释义	swivel [ swiv-uhl ] / ˈswɪv əl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR swivel ON THESAURUS.COM noun a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to turn around freely upon it, especially to turn in a full circle. such a device consisting of two parts, each of which turns around independently, as a compound link of a chain, one part of which turns freely in the other by means of a headed pin or the like. a pivoted support allowing a gun to turn around in a horizontal plane. a swivel gun. a device attached to a loom and used as a shuttle to weave extra threads in the production of small figures, especially dots. verb (used with object), swiv·eled, swiv·el·ing or (especially British) swiv·elled, swiv·el·ling. to turn or pivot on or as if on a swivel: He swiveled his chair around. to fasten by a swivel; furnish with a swivel. verb (used without object), swiv·eled, swiv·el·ing or (especially British) swiv·elled, swiv·el·ling. to turn on or if as on a swivel. Origin of swivel 1275–1325; Middle English (noun), equivalent to swiv- (weak stem of Old English swīfan to revolve; cognate with Old Norse svīfa to turn) + -el instrumental suffix OTHER WORDS FROM swivel swiv·el·like, adjectiveun·swiv·el, verb (used with object), un·swiv·eled, un·swiv·el·ing or (especially British) un·swiv·elled, un·swiv·el·ling. Words nearby swivel Swithin, Switz., Switzer, Switzerland, swive, swivel, swivel chair, swivel gun, swivel-hipped, swivel pin, swiveltree Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for swivel It is designed with a non-slip handle, an easy “open” button for the lid, and a 360-degree swivel base that will assist your pour. The best electric kettles for a great brew\|PopSci Commerce Team\|October 8, 2020\|Popular Science It comes in a huge variety of colors and has a lockable 36-inch swivel cord that’s designed for ease of movement in your busy food workspace. These pieces of kitchen gear make excellent gifts\|PopSci Commerce Team\|October 6, 2020\|Popular Science On top of the base is a small plastic swivel plate with a magnet. The Best Phone Mount for Your Car Costs $12\|Jakob Schiller\|September 20, 2020\|Outside Online The magnet on your phone then attaches to the magnetic swivel plate, and you’re done. The Best Phone Mount for Your Car Costs $12\|Jakob Schiller\|September 20, 2020\|Outside Online Once the base is attached, you adjust the swivel plate to face the direction you want, then you mount a second, superthin magnet to the back of your phone or phone case. The Best Phone Mount for Your Car Costs $12\|Jakob Schiller\|September 20, 2020\|Outside Online Swivel Store Spice Rack Okay, so this is an As Seen On Television product. The 2012 Holiday Kitchen Gift Guide\|Megan McArdle\|December 13, 2012\|DAILY BEAST He sits, leans back in his swivel chair and begins to discuss his SATC character, Aleksandr Petrovsky. Baryshnikov Unbound\|Ross Kenneth Urken\|May 17, 2009\|DAILY BEAST The signet is hung upon a swivel, and has hieroglyphics on what may be called the reverse. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 455\|Various The swivel is made of the joint of a fir tree, and any number of lines may be hooked on to it. Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life, Travel & Exploration\|W. B. Lord A swivel was in the bows of the boat, and I pulled into the creek, in order to ascertain if there were any signs of the savages. Afloat And Ashore\|James Fenimore Cooper The fat man grunted and hoisted himself out of the swivel chair. Dream Town\|Henry Slesar Getting up from the swivel chair he began to pace to and fro across the room. Behind the Green Door\|Mildred A. Wirt British Dictionary definitions for swivel swivel / (ˈswɪvəl) / noun a coupling device which allows an attached object to turn freely such a device made of two parts which turn independently, such as a compound link of a chain a pivot on which is mounted a gun that may be swung from side to side in a horizontal plane Also called: swivel gun the gun itself verb -els, -elling or -elled or US -els, -eling or -eled to turn or swing on or as if on a pivot (tr) to provide with, secure by, or support with a swivel Derived forms of swivel swivel-like, adjective Word Origin for swivel C14: from Old English swīfan to turn; see swift Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to swivel pivot, rotate, revolve, whirl, hinge, turn, pirouette
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swivel

noun

verb (used with object), swiv·eled, swiv·el·ing or (especially British) swiv·elled, swiv·el·ling.

verb (used without object), swiv·eled, swiv·el·ing or (especially British) swiv·elled, swiv·el·ling.

Origin of swivel

OTHER WORDS FROM swivel

Words nearby swivel

Example sentences from the Web for swivel

British Dictionary definitions for swivel

noun

verb -els, -elling or -elled or US -els, -eling or -eled

Derived forms of swivel

Word Origin for swivel

Words related to swivel