swivel
noun
a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to turn around freely upon it, especially to turn in a full circle.
swivelling
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present participleof swivel.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Krasso doubled the lead after showing great skill to juggle the ball and then swivelling and hooking in a left-footed shot from eight yards out in the 58th minute.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2024
"I am coming back home with just this, just my blanket," he told the BBC at Abuja's international airport, swivelling to reveal a black backpack.
From BBC ● May 6, 2023
After some slow carousel passing involving Nathan Aké and Eric García, suddenly De Bruyne tapped a pass to Mahrez and his release had Sterling swivelling and shooting straight at Schmeichel.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 27, 2020
A figure in head-to-toe metallic coverings braced one limb against the door frame, swivelling its helmeted head back and forth at us.
From Nature ● Jan. 28, 2020
The golden ship that had led him here was swivelling in the wind.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
