swivel
Prononciation : [ˈswɪvəl]
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Contexte : « movement »
(verb) to turn or rotate around a point. Imagine a chair that can spin around so you can see different things without moving your feet.
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She swiveled her chair to face the window and enjoy the view.
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He didn't swivel at all and stayed facing the same wall the whole time.
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Can you swivel your head to see what's behind you?
Contexte : « mechanics »
(noun) a type of joint or device that allows something to turn easily. Think of the part of a door that lets it swing open and closed.
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The swivel on the joystick lets you control the game smoothly.
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The old chair didn't have a swivel, so it was hard to move around.
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Does this lamp have a swivel to adjust the light direction?
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