Meaning & use

Swiveled

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Turned or rotated on a central point or axis.

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He swiveled his chair around to face the window.

The security camera swiveled slowly to scan the parking lot.

A note on using this word

American spelling of 'swivelled'; the noun 'swivel' refers to the joint or fastening that allows such rotation.

Words with a similar meaning

rotatedpivoted

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