swivel
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈswɪvəl/
swivel (plural swivels)
- (mechanical) 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.
- (military) A small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel; called also swivel gun.
- (slang) Strength of mind or character that enables one to overcome adversity; confidence; force of will.
- Bob ain't got no swivel.
- (dance) A rotating of the hips.
swivel (swivels, present participle swiveling; past and past participle swiveled)
- (intransitive) To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.
- 2013, Delme Parfitt in Wales Online, Cardiff City 1 - 0 Swansea City: Steven Caulker heads Bluebirds to South Wales derby win (3 November 2013)
- As expected, Swansea began the game with some patient passing and the first chance fell to striker Michu in the fourth minute when he controlled a cross by Jonjo Shelvey and swivelled in the penalty box, only to fire over the bar.
- 2013, Delme Parfitt in Wales Online, Cardiff City 1 - 0 Swansea City: Steven Caulker heads Bluebirds to South Wales derby win (3 November 2013)
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