Swiveled: meaning, definitions and examples
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swiveled
[ หswษชv.ษld ]
physical movement
Swiveled means to turn or rotate around a fixed point. It often describes the action of something pivoting on an axis, such as a chair or a camera. The term can create vivid imagery of actions where something changes direction quickly.
Synonyms
pivoted, rotated, turned, twisted.
Examples of usage
- She swiveled in her chair to face the speaker.
- The director swiveled the camera to capture the full scene.
- He swiveled the knob to adjust the volume.
- The swivel chair allows for easy movement during meetings.
Translations
Translations of the word "swiveled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น girado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฎเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช geschwenkt
๐ฎ๐ฉ diputar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฒะพัะพัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ obrรณcony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่ปขใใ
๐ซ๐ท pivotรฉ
๐ช๐ธ giro
๐น๐ท dรถnmรผล
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ otoฤenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ otoฤenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฝฌ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zavrtel
๐ฎ๐ธ snรบiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปะดัััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถnmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ girado
Etymology
The word 'swivel' originates from the Middle English term 'swivele', which itself comes from the Old English 'swifel', meaning 'to turn or twist.' The root is thought to be linked to the Old Norse word 'svifla,' which also relates to the notion of spinning or revolving. Swiveling has been commonly used in English since the 15th century, and it describes not only the physical motion but also metaphorical shifts in position or opinion. Swivel mechanisms have played a significant role in design and engineering, allowing flexibility and ease of movement in various applications, from furniture construction to machinery.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,042, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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