cartwheel vs swivel

cartwheel

noun
  • A gymnastic maneuver whereby the gymnast rotates to one side or the other while keeping arms and legs outstretched, spinning for one or more revolutions. 

  • The literal wheel of a cart. 

verb
  • To perform the gymnastics feat of a cartwheel. 

  • To flip end over end: normally said of a crashing vehicle or aircraft. 

swivel

noun
  • A rotating of the hips. 

  • A piece, such as a ring or hook, attached to another piece by a pin, in such a manner as to permit rotation about the pin as an axis. 

  • A small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel; called also swivel gun. 

  • Strength of mind or character that enables one to overcome adversity; confidence; force of will. 

  • The act of swivelling. 

  • A small, usually ball- or barrel-shaped device used in angling to connect sections of fishing lines, consisting of two rings linked via a thrust bearing pivot joint. 

verb
  • To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot. 

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