Swivel (Noun)

Meaning

A coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The swivel on the tow rope allowed the boat to change direction without twisting the rope.
  • The swivel on the dog's leash gave it more freedom to move around without getting tangled.
  • The swivel on the trailer hitch made it easier to back up the trailer without binding the coupling.
  • The engineer designed a swivel to connect the two pipes, allowing them to rotate independently.
  • The firefighter used a swivel to connect the hose to the hydrant, giving him more flexibility to move around the scene.

Hypernyms

  • Coupler

Related Words

  • Swivel (verb)
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