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| piv·ot [ pívvət ] |
noun (plural piv·ots) |
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1. mechanical engineering point on which something turns: a pin, shaft, or point on which something turns
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2. crucial person or thing: somebody or something that is essential to the success or effectiveness of an activity or event
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3. turning movement: a turning movement on a pivot or while standing in place
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4. basketball offensive position or player: in basketball, an offensive position in which a player faces away from the opposing basket, relays passes, and screens other team members, or a player in this position
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verb (past and past participle piv·ot·ed, present participle piv·ot·ing, 3rd person present singular piv·ots) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb turn on pivot: to turn on a pivot, or make something do this
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2. transitive and intransitive verb wheel or swing around: to wheel or swing around, or make something do this
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3. intransitive verb depend on something: to be dependent on somebody or something, usually a single person, thing, or factor
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4. transitive verb provide something with pivot: to provide something with a pivot on which it can turn
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| [15th century. < French] |
