pivot

Noun
  1. The person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver (synset 110456474)
    is a type of: marcher, parader - walks with regular or stately step
    same as: pivot man
  2. Axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns (synset 103958247)
    is a type of: axis, axis of rotation - the center around which something rotates
    subtypes:
    • fulcrum - the pivot about which a lever turns
    • pintle - a pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge
    same as: pin
  3. The act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot (synset 100343742)
    "the golfer went to the driving range to practice his pivot"
    is a type of: rotary motion, rotation - the act of rotating as if on an axis
Verb
  1. Turn on a pivot (synset 202050521)
    is a type of: turn - change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
    subtypes: pirouette - do a pirouette, usually as part of a dance
    same as: swivel

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