swivel

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Synonyms: snivel, swive, swivet, swived, shivel, swives

Antonyms: snivel, swive, swivet, swived, shivel, swives

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mechanical}} 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.
2. {{lb|en|military}} A small piece of [[ordnance]], turning on a point or swivel; called also swivel gun.
3. {{lb|en|slang|uncountable}} Strength of mind or character that enables one to overcome adversity; confidence; force of will.
4. The act of swivelling.
5. {{lb|en|dance}} A rotating of the hips.
6. {{lb|en|fishing}} 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.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.

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