often attributive
: a device joining two parts so that one or both can pivot freely (as on a bolt or pin)
swiveled or swivelled; swiveling or swivelling
ˈswi-və-liŋ 
ˈswiv-liŋ
: to turn on or as if on a swivel
swiveled his eyes in various directions
: to swing or turn on or as if on a swivel
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Examples of swivel in a Sentence
Noun
The gun was mounted on a swivel.
Verb
She swiveled in her seat to check the time.
She swiveled the chair around to face us.
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Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Included in that markdown is the Lillian Birdcage Chair, which sits on a swivel for added versatility and is discounted in the cream linen material.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Elias Burke, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
With its distinctive winglets and sleek exterior lines, the interior cabin—measuring 17.8 feet in length and 4.8 feet in height—showcases two-toned executive leather seats that articulate and swivel, as well as in-cabin, speaker-less audio.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The mop swivels left, right, up, and down and is flexible, with a push button on the handle to release more spray if and when needed.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Included in that markdown is the Lillian Birdcage Chair, which sits on a swivel for added versatility and is discounted in the cream linen material.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
Bernardo Silva put his hands on his head and swivelled in the same direction in disbelief.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
With its distinctive winglets and sleek exterior lines, the interior cabin—measuring 17.8 feet in length and 4.8 feet in height—showcases two-toned executive leather seats that articulate and swivel, as well as in-cabin, speaker-less audio.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Swivel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swivel. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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swivel
1 of 2 noun
swiv·el
ˈswiv-əl
: a device joining two parts so that one or both can turn freely
swivel
2 of 2 verb
swiveled or swivelled; swiveling or swivelling
ˈswiv-(ə-)liŋ
: to turn on or as if on a swivel
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