1. a connecting device that allows the thing fastened to it to turn freely

1. to turn quickly and smoothly or cause to turn on a central point

Examples

• The office chair has a swivel that lets you turn in any direction.
• The gun was mounted on a swivel for easy aiming.
• She swiveled around to face the door when she heard footsteps.
• He swiveled his head to look at the speaker.
• The dancer swiveled her hips to the rhythm of the music.
• The security camera can swivel to cover different areas.
• The bar stool swiveled as he spun around nervously.