(fishing) A small, usually ball- or barrel-shaped device used in angling to connect sections of fishing lines, consisting of two rings linked via a thrust bearing pivot joint.
(mechanical) A piece, such as a ring or hook, attached to another piece by a pin, in such a manner as to permit rotation about the pin as an axis.
(military) A small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel; called also swivel gun.
(slang, uncountable) Strength of mind or character that enables one to overcome adversity; confidence; force of will.
The act of swivelling.
verb
(intransitive) To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.
swiver
swives
swives
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of swive
swivet
swivet
noun
A state or condition of haste, flutter; extreme discomposure or distress; irritation, exasperation, annoyance.
waives
waives
noun
plural of waive
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of waive
