pivot

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of PIVOT

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis <the telescope is mounted on a tripod so you can easily pivot it for viewing in any direction>

Synonyms pivot, revolve, roll, rotate, spin, swing, swirl, swivel, twirl, twist, wheel, whirl

Related Words screw, unscrew; twiddle; coil, crank, reel, wind; circulate

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