swivelling
Spinning on axis
Swivelling is turning or rotating on a central point, like a chair that spins or a head that turns to track movement: She sat swivelling in her office chair.
The spelling with double L is British; American English uses swiveling.
The word suggests smooth, pivoting motion rather than jerky turns.
Point of rotation
- hingeMovable connecting joint
- fulcrumLever's balance point
- axisRotation reference line
- jointShared by multiple parties
ball-and-socket · bearings · spindle · trunnion · kingpin · gudgeon · turret · caster
Turning around a center
- spinningRevolving around an axis
- turningAct of rotating
- rotatingTurning on an axis
- gyratingRotating rapidly, spiraling
twirling · wheeling · circling · pivoting · oscillating · whirling · swinging · slewing
Quick and light-moving
- dexterousPhysically skilled, agile
- adroitMentally or physically nimble
- quickMoving with speed
- gracefulElegant in movement
fluid · smooth · effortless · coordinated · controlled · precise · responsive · maneuverable
pivot
Point of rotation
joint · ball-and-socket · bearings · spindle · trunnion · kingpin · gudgeon · turret · caster · mount
revolving
Turning around a center
gyrating · twirling · wheeling · circling · pivoting · oscillating · whirling · swinging · slewing · panning
nimble
Quick and light-moving
graceful · fluid · smooth · effortless · coordinated · controlled · precise · responsive · maneuverable · supple
stool
Backless sitting furniture