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| compass |
(often pl.) a hinged instrument for drawing circles and arcs, with one leg ending in a point used as the pivot and the other ending in a pencil or pen that traces a curve as it is turned. [1/9 definitions] |
| eccentric |
a mechanical device for changing circular motion to back-and-forth motion by means of a wheel with a pivot offset from center. [1/5 definitions] |
| kingpin |
a strong vertical pin or bolt that serves as a pivot; kingbolt. [1/3 definitions] |
| magnetic compass |
an instrument that shows direction relative to the earth's magnetic field, usu. by means of a magnetic needle mounted on a pivot. |
| oarlock |
on a boat, a U-shaped or ringlike device that acts as a holder and pivot for an oar. |
| pincers |
(usu. used with a pl. verb) any of several tools that resemble pliers, consisting of two pieces connected at a pivot, used for pinching or holding. [1/2 definitions] |
| pivot |
to rotate, swing, or oscillate on or as if on a pivot. [3/6 definitions] |
| pivotable |
combined form of pivot. |
| pivotal |
of, pertaining to, or acting as a pivot. [1/2 definitions] |
| pliers |
any of various tools that have opposed handles and jaws connected by a pivot and that are used for holding, bending, or cutting wire, metal, or the like. |
| scissor |
a tool for cutting paper, fabric, or the like, made up of two blades joined with a pivot so their edges may be opened and closed; scissors. [1/2 definitions] |
| scissors |
(sometimes used with a singular verb) a tool for cutting paper, fabric, or the like, made up of two blades joined with a pivot so their edges may be opened and closed. [1/2 definitions] |
| seesaw |
a long board attached to and swiveling freely on a central pivot, so that people sitting on each end can alternately go up and down. [1/4 definitions] |
| swivel |
a fastener or mount that allows the object fastened or mounted to turn freely or pivot. [2/5 definitions] |
| toggle joint |
a joint shaped like a knee or elbow, with two parts pivoted together so that pressure applied to the pivot point forces the parts to straighten and exert outward pressure at their free ends. |
| wheel |
to turn quickly or suddenly so as to face another direction; pivot (often fol. by "around"). [1/12 definitions] |
| whiffletree |
a horizontal crossbar with a pivot in the center, to which the harness traces of a horse or other draft animal are attached for pulling a plow or wheeled vehicle. |
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