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swivel

swi·vel

UK/ˈswɪvəl/ US/ˈswɪvʌl/ uncommon slang
verb (1) noun (1)

verb

1.

turn on a pivot

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noun

1.

a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin

Origin

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

Phrases

  • keep one's head on a swivel
  • snap swivel
  • swivel bridge
  • swivel chair
  • swivel chary
  • swivel eye
  • swivel gun
  • swivel hoe

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