About The Word Swivel
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Swivel
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What's The Definition Of Swivel?
[n] a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin
[v] turn on a pivot Synonyms | Synonyms for Swivel: pivot Related Terms | Find terms related to Swivel: See Also | coupler | coupling | pirouette | turn Swivel In Webster's Dictionary \Swiv"el\, n. [AS. sw[=i]fan to move quickly, to remove;
akin to Icel. sveifla to whirl, shake, sv[=i]fa to ramble, to
turn. See {Swoop}, and cf. {Swift} a reel, {Swift}, a.]
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\, v. i. To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot. |
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