26984 words

swivel

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
to (cause to) turn around a central point in order to face in another direction:

Examples:

She swivelled round to look out of the window.
The ostrich swivelled its head in our direction.
2
turning around a central point to face in another direction:

Examples:

a swivel chair
a swivel lamp
3
to turn around from a fixed point in order to face in another direction, or to turn something in this way:

Examples:

[ I ] Kennedy swiveled around in his seat.
[ T ] He swiveled his face toward Jack.

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