| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| pivot | (noun) the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot | - |
| (noun) axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns | Synonyms: pin | |
| (noun) the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver | Synonyms: pivot man | |
| (verb) turn on a pivot | Synonyms: swivel | |
| pivotal | (adjective) being of crucial importance | Synonyms: polar |