swivel

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To turn or swing around on a central point, as on a pivot.

   She swivelled in her chair to face the window.

2. 2
   noun

   A joint or fastening that lets one part rotate freely.

   The chair is mounted on a swivel so it can turn in any direction.

From Middle English swyvel, swivel, from a derivative of Old English swīfan (“to revolve”), + -el, an instrumental suffix, equivalent to swive + -el.

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