Pivot(n.) A fixed pin or short axis, on the end of which a wheel or other body turns.
Pivot(n.) The end of a shaft or arbor which rests and turns in a support; as, the pivot of an arbor in a watch.
Pivot(n.) Hence, figuratively: A turning point or condition; that on which important results depend; as, the pivot of an enterprise.
Pivot(n.) The officer or soldier who simply turns in his place whike the company or line moves around him in wheeling; -- called also pivot man.
Pivot(v. t.) To place on a pivot.
Pivotal(a.) Of or pertaining to a pivot or turning point; belonging to, or constituting, a pivot; of the nature of a pivot; as, the pivotalopportunity of a career; the pivotal position in a battle.
Pivoted(imp. & p. p.) of Pivot
Pivoting(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pivot
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