swivel
noun
a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to turn around freely upon it, especially to turn in a full circle.
swivelled
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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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Having so nearly been out of the tie, Dortmund were right back in it soon afterwards when substitute Sebastien Haller swivelled to crash the ball in at the near post.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2024
Shamsi pinched a single and Maharaj swivelled the next ball for four, beating his chest in celebration.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2023
Callum McGregor and Jota had tested Allan McGregor before Kyogo swivelled and lashed past the Rangers goalkeeper's grasp after being picked out by Matt O'Riley's cutback.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2023
Verona took the lead in the ninth minute when Lazović gathered the ball with his back to goal and swivelled to fire into the roof of the net.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2023
When Ralph couldn’t answer, Pinkus swivelled in his chair and looked out each of his five windows, one after another, right to left.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
