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Webster 1913 Edition
Swivel
Swiv′el
,Noun.
1.
(Mech.)
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.
2.
(Mil.)
A small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel; – called also
swivel gun
. Wilhelm.
Swivel bridge
, a kind of drawbridge that turns round on a vertical axis; a swing bridge.
– Swivel hook
, a hook connected with the iron strap of a pulley block by a swivel joint, for readily taking the turns out of a tackle.
– Swivel joint
, a joint, the two pieces composing which turn round, with respect to each other, on a longitudinal pin or axis, as in a chain, to prevent twisting.
Swiv′el
,Verb.
I.
To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.
Webster 1828 Edition
Swivel
SWIVEL
,Noun.
1.
A ring which turns upon a staple; or a strong link of iron used in mooring ships, and which permits the bridles to be turned round; any ring or staple that turns.2.
A small cannon or piece of artillery, carrying a shot of half a pound, fixed on a socket on the top of a ship's side, stern or bow, or in her tops, in such a manner as to be turned in any direction.SWIVEL
,Verb.
I.
Definition 2024
swivel
swivel
English
(mechanical) heavy-duty swivel
Noun
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.
- 1907, Harold Bindloss, chapter 7, in The Dust of Conflict:
- 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.
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- (military) A small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel; called also swivel gun.
- (Can we find and add a quotation of Wilhelm to this entry?)
- (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.
Translations
a piece, as a ring or hook
Derived terms
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Verb
swivel (third-person singular simple present swivels, present participle swiveling or swivelling, simple past and past participle swiveled or swivelled)
- (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)