[ UK /swˈɪvə‍l/ ]
[ US /ˈswɪvəɫ/ ]
VERB
  1. turn on a pivot
NOUN
  1. a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin
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How To Use swivel In A Sentence

  • ` ` De devil, goot Edie, '' answered Dousterswivel, ` ` why does you speak so loud as a baarenhauter, or what you call a factionary --- The Antiquary
  • “De devil, goot Edie,” answered Dousterswivel, “why does you speak so loud as a baarenhauter, or what you call a factionary — I mean a sentinel?” The Antiquary
  • Both are equipped with studs for sling swivels.
  • Manchester, " I replied quietly as 500 pairs of curious eyes swivelled round to a pasty-faced outsider. "Manchester!
  • Those with their backs to the action get swivel chairs and video monitors in the wall so they don't miss out. Times, Sunday Times
  • When you come to the world of weblogs for the first time you will probably find to your horror that they are written by foul-mouthed illiterates, self-obsessed juveniles (of all ages), assorted bigots and swivel-eyed fruitcakes.
  • The chair has four legs, pedestal or swivel base with castors.
  • It is adjustable and can be swiveled, which is a good thing when one is trying to get a microphone angled and placed just right. Epinions Recent Content for Home
  • The swivel armchair is douBly comfortaBle to sit in.
  • Behind it, when he was in session, George would swing to and fro in his green leather swivel armchair smoking a cigar.
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