Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun swivel

1 sense of swivel

Sense 1
swivel -- (a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin)
       => coupling, coupler -- (a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb swivel

1 sense of swivel

Sense 1
pivot, swivel -- (turn on a pivot)
       => turn -- (change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense; "Turn towards me"; "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"; "She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs")