swivel
noun
a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to turn around freely upon it, especially to turn in a full circle.
swiveled
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past participleof swivel.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof swivel.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
swivelnouna fastening device that allows the thing fastened to turn around freely upon it, especially to turn in a full circle.
Example Sentences
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My pod was roomy, with solid seat padding and a large TV screen that swiveled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
Gizmo’s head swiveled, monitoring as Sunny fledged, or made an inaugural flight from the nest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
They then swiveled their wings forward to continue on their way.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2023
Mr. Crusius at times bobbed his head and swiveled in his seat, appearing as if he were listening to a song only he could hear.
From New York Times ● Jul. 5, 2023
Every head swiveled in the direction of the voice that had spoken, a voice Ekon wished to every god and goddess he hadn’t heard.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
