Meaning & use
swivel
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To turn or rotate around a central point.
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She swiveled her chair to face the window.
The camera can swivel 360 degrees to capture the whole room.
A note on using this word
Often used with objects built to rotate, such as chairs, cameras, or mirrors; 'swivel chair' is a very common compound noun.
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