ALL meanings of pivoted
piv·ot
P p - noun pivoted 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 pivoted the end of a shaft or arbor, resting and turning in a bearing. 1
- noun pivoted any thing or person on which something or someone functions or depends vitally: He is the pivot of my life. 1
- noun pivoted 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 pivoted a whirling about on one foot. 1
- noun pivoted 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
- noun pivoted Basketball. an offensive position in the front court, usually played by the center, in which the player stands facing away from the offensive basket and serves as the pivot of the offense by setting up plays through passing, making screens, and taking shots. Also called pivotman. the player who plays in the pivot position. 1
- noun pivoted Dentistry. (formerly) dowel (def 4). 1
- verb without object pivoted to turn on or as on a pivot. 1
- verb without object pivoted Basketball. to keep one foot in place while holding the ball and moving the other foot one step in any direction. 1
- verb with object pivoted to mount on, attach by, or provide with a pivot or pivots. 1