slalom vs swivel

slalom

verb
  • To move in a slalom-like manner. 

  • To race in a slalom. 

noun
  • A race or competition wherein participants each perform the sport of slalom. 

  • A course used for the sport of slalom. 

  • The sport of skiing in a zigzag course through gates. (Often used attributively) 

  • Any similar activity on other vehicles, including canoes and water skis. 

swivel

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

noun
  • 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 rotating of the hips. 

  • 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. 

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