 
		
		Definition of swivel:
		
		
		(n) :
		
		(
Mechanical): A piece, 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; a small piece of ordenance, turning on a point or swivel; -- called also swivel gun. --
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				"bob ain't got no swivel."
			
			
	
		
		
		(v) :
		
		to swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot