A person or thing on which something depends or turns; the central or crucial factor.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A short rod or shaft on which a related part rotates or swings.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Basketball A position taken by an offensive player usually facing away from the basket near the foul line to relay passes, attempt a shot, or set screens.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Basketball The stationary foot around which the ball handler is allowed to pivot without dribbling.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
The act of turning on or as if on a pivot.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb-transitive
To cause to rotate, revolve, or turn.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To mount on, attach by, or provide with a pivot or pivots.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
adjective
Turning on or as if on a pivot.
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verb
To turn on or as if on a pivot.
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To provide with, mount on, or attach by a pivot.
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To cause to pivot.
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