Synonyms for swivel
ˈswɪv əlswiv·el

Princeton's WordNetRate this synonym:2.0 / 7 votes

1. swivelverb

   a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin

2. pivot, swivelverb

   turn on a pivot

   Synonyms:
   pivot

Matched Categories

1. • Turn

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. swivelnoun

   Synonyms:
   CASTER

2. swivelnoun

   Synonyms:
   turning link (in a chain)

3. swivelnoun

   Synonyms:
   swivel-gun

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "swivel":

   rotation, pivot, rotate, rotating

How to pronounce swivel?

How to say swivel in sign language?

Words popularity by usage frequency

How to use swivel in a sentence?

1. Richard Beary:

   We’re telling our people from the time you put that uniform on to the time you walk in your house your head needs to be on a swivel and there is no downtime anymore, no getting lunch and relaxing for a few minutes, what worries me as a law-enforcement executive is that extended period of hyper vigilance on our employees, that’s going to take a toll emotionally.

2. Rick Carlisle:

   He’s in pain, it appeared to me he couldn't turn left, couldn't look to his left, couldn't turn his neck to the left. That's difficult for a guy that relies on peripheral vision and basically has played his whole life with his head on a swivel. His neck issue certainly contributed to a 9-for-24 night and him having some real unusual struggles.

3. John Bollendorf:

   You have to be aware of your surroundings keep your head on a swivel, if something looks wrong, it probably is wrong.