swivel
Произношение: [ˈswɪvəl]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
She swiveled her chair to face the window and enjoy the view.
Пример
He didn't swivel at all and stayed facing the same wall the whole time.
Пример
Can you swivel your head to see what's behind you?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The swivel on the joystick lets you control the game smoothly.
Пример
The old chair didn't have a swivel, so it was hard to move around.
Пример
Does this lamp have a swivel to adjust the light direction?
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