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swivel

1. swiv.el \'swiv-*l\ n [ME; akin to OE swi-fan to revolve, ON sveigja to 
   sway - more]at SWAY : a device joining two parts so that one or both can 
   pivot freely (as on a  bolt or pin)
2. swivel \-(*-)lin\ vb or swiv.eled or swiv.elled;  or swiv.el.ing;  or 
   swiv.el.ing : to turn on or as if on a swivel