swivel

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A piece, such as a ring or hook, attached to another piece by a pin, in such a manner as…

   A piece, such 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.

   • The patter of feet, and clatter of strap and swivel, seemed to swell into a bewildering din, but they were almost upon the fielato offices, where the carretera entered the town, before a rifle flashed.
2. 2

   A small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel

   A small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel; called also swivel gun.

   • [The settlement] was entirely surrounded by a broad unfordable marsh or swamp, which prevented all communication, except by private paths under water, known only to the rebels, and before which Baron had placed loaded swivels […]
   • Applied to guns mounted upon the cartridges were fired without being tripods, stands, swivels, or carriages
3. 3

   Strength of mind or character that enables one to overcome adversity

   Strength of mind or character that enables one to overcome adversity; confidence; force of will.

   • Bob ain't got no swivel.
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   1. 4

      The act of swivelling.

   2. 5

      A rotating of the hips.

   3. 6

      A small, usually ball- or barrel-shaped device used in angling to connect sections of…

      A small, usually ball- or barrel-shaped device used in angling to connect sections of fishing lines, consisting of two rings linked via a thrust bearing pivot joint.

   4. 7

      To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.

      • 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.

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