Definition of Pivot
Pivot
piv·ot


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to turn or twist around a point;

e.g. The player needs to pivot in order to create an opportunity for his teammates to score a goal.

(noun)
a shaft or pin on which something turns;

e.g. They added a pivot to the tv tray so that it could easily be taken out or put away.

(noun)
a usually metallic pin holding an artificial crown to the root of a tooth;

e.g. They would insert the pivot after shaving down the tooth's enamal.



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