Looking for the meaning of the word SWIVEL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SWIVEL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Swivel
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from the base of Old English swīfan ‘to move (along a course), sweep’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈswɪvl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a coupling between two parts enabling one to revolve without turning the other.
Short Definition:coupling between two parts enabling one to revolve without turning other
Word: Swivel
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈswɪvl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
turn around a point or axis or on a swivel
Short Definition:turn around point or axis or on swivel
Examples:- he swivelled in the chair
- she swivelled her eyes round
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