English dictionary

pivot

/'p/I/v/@/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver

noun.person

Synonyms pivot man

Source: WordNet 3.0
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

noun.artifact

Synonyms pin

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot

noun.act

Examples
The golfer went to the driving range to practice his pivot.

Source: WordNet 3.0
A fixed pin or short axis, on the end of which a wheel or other body turns.

noun

Source: webster1913