swiveled
Turned on axis
Swiveled is the past tense of swivel, meaning to turn or rotate on a central point.
A chair swivels, eyes swivel to follow movement, heads swivel to look: She swiveled around to face him.
The word suggests a quick, pivoting motion rather than a full rotation.
Also spelled swivelled.
Rotated or changed direction
- shiftedChanged place or position
- angledTurned from perpendicular
- redirectedSent a new way
- reorientedChanged one's direction
veered · swung · glanced · craned · aimed · pointed · faced · repositioned
Movable connecting joint
- axisRotation reference line
- fulcrumLever's balance point
- jointShared by multiple parties
- pinPointed metal fastener
spindle · hub · ball-and-socket · bearing · socket · mount · base · bracket
spun
Rotated rapidly
pivoted · wheeled · gyrated · whirled · turned · swung · twisted · circled · spiraled · coiled
turned
Rotated or changed direction
- shiftedChanged place or position
- angledTurned from perpendicular
- redirectedSent a new way
reoriented · veered · swung · glanced · craned · aimed · pointed · faced · repositioned · adjusted
hinge
Movable connecting joint
pin · spindle · hub · ball-and-socket · bearing · socket · mount · base · bracket · turntable
glanced
Looked momentarily
stared · watched · scanned · surveyed · observed · tracked · followed · regarded · glimpsed · scrutinized
ergonomic
Designed for bodily efficiency
barstool · recliner · armrest · backrest · caster · wheels · tilt · lumbar · rolling · executive
- 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