pivot pivot /ˈpɪvət/

noun

1. The act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot  ( pivot )
   the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot
    The golfer went to the driving range to practice his pivot
   the golfer went to the driving range to practice his pivot
   
2. Axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns  ( pin , pivot )
   axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
   
   
3. The person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver  ( pivot , pivot man )
   the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver
   

verb

1. () Turn on a pivot  ( pivot , swivel )
   turn on a pivot