1. (

• pivot ,
• pivot_man

) the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver ;

2. (

• pivot ,
• pin ,

) axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns ;

3. (

• pivot

) the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot; "the golfer went to the driving range to practice his pivot" ;

1. (

• pivot ,
• swivel

) turn on a pivot ;