swivel pin
- noun
- Specialized
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pasador de pivote
- A damaged swivel pin can lead to serious steering problems in your car.
Examples
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Greasing the swivel pin helps maintain smooth steering operation.
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The mechanic inspected the swivel pin for signs of excessive wear.
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The mechanic replaced the swivel pin in the steering column.
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A broken swivel pin can cause steering issues.
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A damaged swivel pin can lead to serious steering problems in your car.
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Greasing the swivel pin helps maintain smooth steering operation.
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The mechanic inspected the swivel pin for signs of excessive wear.
Synonyms
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8.4
A large central bolt that lets the wheel turn in a vehicle
A large bolt that joins the front axle to the steering so wheels can turn
A metal part like a pin that lets a door or gate turn
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Morphology
The meaning 'a bolt or pin that acts as a pivot' is directly derivable from combining 'swivel' (allowing rotation) with 'pin' (a small fastener); the compound describes a pin used to enable swiveling. This noun‑noun compositional pattern is common and follows transparent logic that a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer.
Etymology
Swivel pin gives a simple picture: a pin that can swivel, or 'turn', so two parts can move around it. Because it is the small bolt that lets a steering joint turn, swivel pin now means the pivot pin used in a car's steering.