Pivot — synonyms, definition

1. pivot (Noun)

axis axle ball bearing bearing block bobbin center centre core focal point focus fulcrum heart hub nucleus pin pivot man reel spindle spool • • •

pivot (Noun) — The person in a rank around whom the others wheel and manoeuvre.

pivot (Noun) — Axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns.

pivot (Noun) — The act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot. ex. "the golfer went to the driving range to practice his pivot"

axis axis of rotation marcher parader rotary motion rotation fulcrum pintle

2. pivot (Verb)

fluctuate gyrate oscillate pirouette rock spin sway swerve swing swivel turn twist vibrate wave whirl

pivot (Verb) — Turn on a pivot.

turn pirouette