swiv·el (sw v  l)n. 1. A link, pivot, or other fastening so designed that it permits the free turning of attached parts. 2. A pivoted support that allows an attached object, such as a chair or gun, to turn in a horizontal plane. 3. A gun that turns on a pivot. v. swiv·eled or swiv·elled, swiv·el·ing or swiv·el·ling, swiv·els v.tr. 1. To turn or rotate on or as if on a swivel. 2. To secure, fit, or support with a swivel. v.intr. To turn on or as if on a swivel. [Middle English swyvel.] |
Translations
swivelling
adj → schwenkbar
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