Swivelled: meaning, definitions and examples

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swivelled

 

[ หˆswษชvษ™l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement action

To swivel means to turn or rotate around a central point or axis. This movement can be done in various directions and is often associated with objects that can pivot without changing their location. Swivelling is commonly used in contexts like adjusting chairs, cameras, or components in machinery. The action allows for greater flexibility and accessibility in various tasks.

Synonyms

pivot, rotate, spin, turn, twist.

Examples of usage

  • She swivelled her chair to face the window.
  • The camera can be swivelled to capture different angles.
  • He swivelled the lever to adjust the settings.
  • The cat swivelled its head to follow the sound.
  • They swivelled the table to make more space.

Translations

Translations of the word "swivelled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น girado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคฎเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschwenkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะตั€ะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obracany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ž่ปขใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pivotรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ girado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถnmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ „๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—‹่ฝฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrabljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒซแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ girado

Etymology

The term 'swivel' originates from the late Middle English word 'swivel,' which initially referred to a pivot or turning point. This word is derived from the Old English 'swifian,' meaning to make swift or to turn quickly. Over time, 'swivel' evolved to include devices that allow movement around a central point, such as swivelling chairs or mechanical parts. Its usage expanded in the 16th century, particularly in the context of tools and machinery, where components needed to move without displacement. The concept of swivelling embodies the idea of flexibility and adaptability in both physical objects and actions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,867 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.