Swiveling: meaning, definitions and examples

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swiveling

 

[ ˈswɪv.əl.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement action

Swiveling refers to the action of turning around a fixed point or axis. This movement often allows for a full rotation or circular motion while maintaining the same central pivot. It is commonly used in contexts such as furniture, equipment, or certain bodily movements.

Synonyms

pivoting, revolving, rotating, turning

Examples of usage

  • The chair has a swiveling base for easy movement.
  • She was swiveling her hips while dancing.
  • The camera is swiveling to capture all angles.
  • He enjoys swiveling the knobs on his favorite gadget.

Translations

Translations of the word "swiveling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 giratório

🇮🇳 घुमावदार

🇩🇪 schwenkend

🇮🇩 berputar

🇺🇦 обертовий

🇵🇱 obracający

🇯🇵 回転する

🇫🇷 pivotant

🇪🇸 giratorio

🇹🇷 dönme

🇰🇷 회전하는

🇸🇦 دوار

🇨🇿 otočný

🇸🇰 otáčajúci

🇨🇳 旋转的

🇸🇮 vrteč

🇮🇸 snúningur

🇰🇿 айнала

🇬🇪 ბრუნვადი

🇦🇿 dönən

🇲🇽 giratorio

Etymology

The word 'swivel' originates from the Middle English term 'swivel', which was a diminutive form of 'swive', meaning to turn or rotate. The root is derived from the Old Norse word 'svífa', which means to move swiftly or glide. The term has evolved over time to describe the specific action of pivoting around a central point. The addition of the '-ing' suffix indicates a continuous action, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the movement. Over the centuries, 'swiveling' has been adopted in various contexts, particularly in relation to furniture design, machinery, and even dance, reflecting its versatility in describing rotational movements.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,205 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.