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Definition swivel in American English

swivel verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈswɪv(ə)l/
1

if someone or something swivels, or if you swivel them, they turn around on a fixed point and face in a different direction

Example

She swiveled around and glared angrily at him.

Example

Helen swiveled her chair around to get a better look.

Example

Kris swiveled his head to see who had entered the room.

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Definition swivel in American English