swiveling
Translation
swivelling, pivoting, rotating
Examples
The swiveling chair is very comfortable.
The swivelling chair is very comfortable.
He kept swiveling around to see everything.
He kept swivelling around to see everything.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to turn around a central point The swiveling chair is very comfortable.
((around)) to turn around repeatedly He kept swiveling around.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rotate, pivot, turn, spin
Etymology
Possibly from Old English 'swifan' meaning 'to revolve'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'swivel chair' that lets you turn around easily. The 'sw' sound can remind you of 'swing' or 'sway'.