swivel
Spin while seated
A swivel is a coupling that allows connected parts to rotate independently—a swivel chair spins on its base, a swivel lamp adjusts direction.
To swivel is to turn or pivot: She swiveled around to face him.
His head swiveled toward the sound.
The word suggests quick, rotational movement rather than full-body turning.
Turn about an axis
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- turnRotational movement
- pivotPoint of rotation
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
swing · wheel · gyrate · oscillate · rotation · twist · whirl · pirouette
Posture or orientation
- hingeMovable connecting joint
- jointShared by multiple parties
- axisRotation reference line
- fulcrumLever's balance point
gimbal · turntable · spindle · coupling · linkage · rotor · shaft · pin
Study of work efficiency
- officeProfessional work location
- seatPlace for sitting
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
- armrestChair's lateral support
caster · wheels · desk · leather · upholstery · adjustable · backrest · lumbar
rotate
Turn about an axis
twirl · swing · wheel · gyrate · oscillate · rotation · twist · whirl · pirouette · pan
bearing
Posture or orientation
fulcrum · gimbal · turntable · spindle · coupling · linkage · rotor · shaft · pin · hub
ergonomics
Study of work efficiency
armrest · caster · wheels · desk · leather · upholstery · adjustable · backrest · lumbar · support
hook
Curved catching device
clasp · connector · latch · fastener · carabiner · keychain · leash · lanyard · fishing · tackle
cannon
Large mounted gun
deck · carriage · broadside · artillery · shipboard · traversing
- body movementsflexion, bend, twist, standing, extension
- changeschange, shift, alter, transformation, modify
- dance movespirouette, shimmy, waltz, tango, cha-cha
- spintopspin, backspin, sidespin, clockwise, counterclockwise
- dance turnspirouette, fouette, inside turn, pivot turn, reverse turn
- rotational motionrotation, pivot, turn, twist, spin
- swivel chairSeat that rotates freely
- swivel hipsHips that rotate freely
- keep one's head on a swivelRemain constantly aware
- swivel wheelsRotating mounted rollers
- swivel seatChair with rotating base
- swivel jointRotating articulated connection
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