swivel
noun
a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to turn around freely upon it, especially to turn in a full circle.
have been swiveling
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present perfect progressiveof swivel.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Let’s just say that had Smith been a contestant on “The Voice,” not a lot of chairs would have been swiveling.
From Salon ● Feb. 29, 2016
