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swivelled

  • past participle
    of swivel.
    swivel
    noun
    a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to turn around freely upon it, especially to turn in a full circle.
  • past tense form
    of swivel.
    swivel
    noun
    a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to turn around freely upon it, especially to turn in a full circle.

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Mr Trump swivelled in his chair and watched as his attorney railed against the case, occasionally closing his eyes as he has often been seen to do.

From BBC ● May 28, 2024

The best chance of the half fell to McFadden just over the half-hour mark when she swivelled and fired a half-cleared corner inches wide of the post.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2023

But Vincent Kompany's hosts hit back immediately after the break as Lyle Foster swivelled and struck a calm finish for his first top-flight goal.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2023

Pedro played a one-two with Danilo Cataldi, gathered with his back to goal and swivelled to curl a magnificent shot into the top left corner.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2023

Things out of place, especially — a canister swivelled out from the wall, an umbrella come partly open in the closet.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen