English to English
pivot
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noun (n)
- the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver(noun.person)source: wordnet30
- axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot(noun.act)Example:
The golfer went to the driving range to practice his pivot.
source: wordnet30 - A fixed pin or short axis, on the end of which a wheel or other body turns.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- To place on a pivot.(verb)source: webster1913
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