A swivel is a connection that allows the connected object, such as a gun or chair to rotate horizontally and/or vertically. The term swivel gun usually refers to a small Cannon, mounted on a swiveling stand or fork which allows a very wide arc of movement A chair is a kind of Furniture for Sitting, consisting of a back and sometimes arm rests commonly for use by one person A common design for a swivel is a cylindrical rod that can turn freely within a support structure. A cylinder is one of the most basic curvilinear geometric shapes the Surface formed by the points at a fixed distance from a given Straight line, the axis The rod is usually prevented from slipping out by a nut, washer or thickening of the rod. A nut is a type of Hardware Fastener with a threaded hole Nuts are almost always used opposite a mating bolt to fasten a stack of parts together A washer is a thin plate (typically disk-shaped with a hole (typically in the middle that is normally used to distribute the load of a threaded fastener. The device can be attached to the ends of the rod or the center. Another common design is a sphere that is able to rotate within a support structure. "Globose" redirects here See also Globose nucleus. A sphere (from Greek σφαίρα - sphaira, "globe The device is attached to the sphere. A third design is a hollow cylindrical rod that has a rod that is slightly smaller than its inside diameter inside of it. They are prevented from coming apart by flanges. The device may be attached to either end.
A swivel joint for a pipe is often a threaded connection in between which at least one of the pipes is curved, often at an angle of 45 or 90 degrees. A pipe is a tube or hollow cylinder used to convey materials or as a structural component The connection is tightened enough to be water- or air-tight and then tightened further so that it is in the correct position.
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A Fishing swivel is a small device consisting of two rings connected to a pivoting Joint. The term swivel gun usually refers to a small Cannon, mounted on a swiveling stand or fork which allows a very wide arc of movementDictionary
swivel
-noun
- (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.
- (military) A small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel; -- called also swivel gun.
- (slang) strength of mind or character that enables one to overcome adversity; confidence; will
-verb
- (intransitive) To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.
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