Swiveller

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪvələr/

Definitions of swiveller

noun a device that allows something to swivel or pivot

Example Sentences

A1 He is a skilled swiveller, able to turn the chair effortlessly.

A2 The office chair has a swiveller, allowing for easy movement around the desk.

B1 The mechanic used a swiveller to loosen the tight bolts on the engine.

B2 As a professional carpenter, he always keeps a swiveller in his toolbox for quick adjustments.

C1 The precision engineering of the swiveller mechanism ensures smooth rotation in all directions.

C2 The designer incorporated a unique swiveller feature into the chair, making it both functional and stylish.

Examples of swiveller in a Sentence

formal The office chair had a swiveller mechanism that allowed for easy movement.

informal I love spinning around on the swiveller chair in the living room.

slang Check out this cool swiveller stool I found at the thrift store.

figurative His mind was like a swiveller, constantly shifting from one idea to the next.

Grammatical Forms of swiveller

• past tense: swivelled
• plural: swivellers
• comparative: more swivelling
• superlative: most swivelling
• present tense: swivels
• future tense: will swivel
• perfect tense: have swivelled
• continuous tense: is swivelling
• singular: swiveller
• positive degree: swiveller
• infinitive: to swivel
• gerund: swivelling
• participle: swivelling

Origin and Evolution of swiveller

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'swiveller' is believed to have originated from the Middle English term 'swivele', which means to pivot or turn around.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'swiveller' evolved to refer to someone who is deceitful or untrustworthy, often used in a derogatory manner. The term is now rarely used in modern language.