Pivot Synonyms and Antonyms

pĭvət
Center point about which something revolves
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. axle
  2. swivel
  3. shaft
  4. pin
  5. pivot man
Antonyms:
  1. outside
  2. exterior
  3. exteriority
To turn or cause to turn in place, as on a hinge or fixed point, tracing an arclike path
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. swing
  2. swivel
  3. wheel
To change the direction or course of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. avert
  2. deflect
  3. deviate
  4. divert
  5. shift
  6. swing
  7. turn
  8. veer

Words Related to Pivot

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Pivot Sentence Examples

  • A circular revolving platform rests on the pivot and rollers.

  • The pivot of this part is the logical principle of contradiction.

  • Using your knees as a pivot point, lower your upper body towards the floor.

  • Using your elbows as a pivot point, move your hands away from your body until you feel a stretch in the shoulder.

  • Records of experiments on the friction of a pivot bearing will be found in the Proc. Inst.

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