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- [piv-uh-ting]
- /ˈpɪv ə tɪŋ/
- /ˈpɪvətɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [piv-uh-ting]
- /ˈpɪv ə tɪŋ/
Definitions of pivoting word
- noun pivoting a pin, point, or short shaft on the end of which something rests and turns, or upon and about which something rotates or oscillates. 1
- noun pivoting the end of a shaft or arbor, resting and turning in a bearing. 1
- noun pivoting any thing or person on which something or someone functions or depends vitally: He is the pivot of my life. 1
- noun pivoting the person in a line, as of troops on parade, whom the others use as a point about which to wheel or maneuver. 1
- noun pivoting a whirling about on one foot. 1
- noun pivoting Basketball. the act of keeping one foot in place while holding the ball and moving the other foot one step in any direction, so as not to be charged with walking. 1
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Origin of pivoting
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; pivot (v.) + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Pivoting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pivoting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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