swiveled

swiv·el

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swiv-uh l]
- /ˈswɪv əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swiv-uh l]
- /ˈswɪv əl/

Definitions of swiveled word

noun swiveled a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to turn around freely upon it, especially to turn in a full circle. 1
noun swiveled such a device consisting of two parts, each of which turns around independently, as a compound link of a chain, one part of which turns freely in the other by means of a headed pin or the like. 1
noun swiveled a pivoted support allowing a gun to turn around in a horizontal plane. 1
noun swiveled a swivel gun. 1
noun swiveled a device attached to a loom and used as a shuttle to weave extra threads in the production of small figures, especially dots. 1
verb with object swiveled to turn or pivot on or as if on a swivel: He swiveled his chair around. 1

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Origin of swiveled

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English (noun), equivalent to swiv- (weak stem of Old English swīfan to revolve; cognate with Old Norse svīfa to turn) + -el instrumental suffix

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Parts of speech for Swiveled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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swiveled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for swiveled

verb swiveled

corkscrewed — Simple past tense and past participle of corkscrew.
fishtailed — Simple past tense and past participle of fishtail.
jackknifed — Simple past tense and past participle of jackknife.
oscillated — Simple past tense and past participle of oscillate.
wheeled — equipped with or having wheels (often used in combination): a four-wheeled carriage.

noun swiveled

glanced — Simple past tense and past participle of glance.
glimpsed — a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.
glommed — Simple past tense and past participle of glom.
hyphened — Simple past tense and past participle of hyphen.
looked — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.

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