Pivot

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

a central point on which something turns

“The door swung smoothly on its pivot.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈpɪvət/

Syllables

piv·ot

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Synonyms

pinswivel

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Words Related to Pivot

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divot picot pilot pinot pirot

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