1. a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to turn around freely upon it. 2. such a device consisting of two parts, each of which turns around independently, as a compound link of a …

The meaning of SWIVEL is a device joining two parts so that one or both can pivot freely (as on a bolt or pin). How to use swivel in a sentence.

Early in the stadium's existence, the stadium could be converted for football by swiveling the third-base grandstands into the outfield.

Press swivels and hits it – it's blocked. Her eyes swivel and look through me. Inside, only two swivel chairs remain of the original equipment.

to (cause to) turn around or pivot on or as if on a swivel: [~ + object] He swiveled his chair around. [no object] He swiveled around to see what was behind him. n. a fastening device that allows …

He swiveled [= spun] around to see who was calling him. She swiveled in her seat to check the time. The owl swiveled [= twisted] its head around. She swiveled the chair around to face us.

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English swiv‧el1 /ˈswɪvəl/ (also swivel around/round) verb (swivelled, swivelling British English, swiveled, swiveling American English) [intransitive, …

Dec 24, 2025 · (slang, uncountable) Strength of mind or character that enables one to overcome adversity; confidence; force of will. Bob ain't got no swivel. The act of swivelling. (dance) A …

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.

Definition of swivel verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.