noun / verb
pivot
PIV-uht/pˈɪvʌt/
A fixed point around which something turns.
The pointer turns around a fixed pivot at its center.
Etymology
A pivot was a pin on which an object turned. The verb extends that mechanical image to turning or shifting around a central point.
In context
you're going to rotate on the ball of that foot and shift and pivot your hips driving out towards your Target
More examples
- The gate pivots on a sturdy metal pin.
- A loose pivot makes the lever wobble.
- The technician checks both pivots for wear.
Forms
pivot · pivots · pivoted · pivoting