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Etymology
F. pivot, probably connected with w:Italian language|Italian pivolo, "peg, pin", diminutive of piva, pipa, "pipe").
Pronunciation
IPA|/�pɪv�t/
Noun
en-noun
- A pivot is that on which something turns; specifically a metal pointed pin or short shaft in machinery, such as the end of an axle or spindle.
- Act of turning on one foot.
Translations
trans-top|A pivot is that on which something turns
Finnish: tappi
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trans-top|Act of turning on one foot
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ttbc|German: Punkt m, Drehpunkt m, Zapfen m, Drehzapfen m, Angel m|f, Türangel m|f
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ttbc|Italian: perno
Verb
en-verb|pivots|pivoting|pivoted|pivoted
- intransitive To turn on an exact spot.
Translations
Finnish: kääntyä
German: sich drehen (on, upon) um#German|um;
Italian: imperniare;
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