pivots
Synonyms
Phrases with the word
Examples
A few precision clocks have pivots of 'knife' blades resting on agate plates.
After feathering and extending the arms, the rower pivots the body forward.
A joystick is an input device consisting of a stick that pivots on a base and reports its angle or direction to the device it is controlling.
As the lever pivots on the fulcrum, points farther from this pivot move faster than points closer to the pivot.
As the rower's legs approach full extension, the rower pivots the torso toward the bow of the boat and then finally pulls the arms towards his or her chest.
Canceled performances and lost revenue mean big pivots for arts organizations in Little Rock, several of which are scrambling more furiously than ever to be sure their performers get paid and that their organizations stay afloat.