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\Swiv"elRhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪv�l|-ɪv�l
Noun
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en-noun
- (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.
- military A small piece of ordenance, turning on a point or swivel; -- called also swivel gun. --w:Wilhelm.
- slang strength of mind or character that enables one to overcome adversity; confidence; will -- Bob ain't got no swivel.
Translations
trans-top|A piece, as a ring or hook
Finnish: leikari
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Derived terms
swivel 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.-->
Intransitive verb
rfc-trverb|Intransitive verb
en-verb|swivel|l|ing
- To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.
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