Definitions for pivots
pivots
piv·ot
Spelling: [piv-uh t]
IPA: /ˈpɪv ət/
Pivots is a 6 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.
You can make 97 anagrams from letters in pivots (iopstv).
Definitions for pivots
noun
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a pin, point, or short shaft on the end of which something rests and turns, or upon and about which something rotates or oscillates.
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the end of a shaft or arbor, resting and turning in a bearing.
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any thing or person on which something or someone functions or depends vitally:
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the person in a line, as of troops on parade, whom the others use as a point about which to wheel or maneuver.
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a whirling about on one foot.
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Basketball. the act of keeping one foot in place while holding the ball and moving the other foot one step in any direction, so as not to be charged with walking.
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Basketball.
an offensive position in the front court, usually played by the center, in which the player stands facing away from the offensive basket and serves as the pivot of the offense by setting up plays through passing, making screens, and taking shots.
Also called pivotman. the player who plays in the pivot position.
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Dentistry. (formerly) dowel (def 4).
verb (used with object)
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to mount on, attach by, or provide with a pivot or pivots.
verb (used without object)
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to turn on or as on a pivot.
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Basketball. to keep one foot in place while holding the ball and moving the other foot one step in any direction.
Origin of pivots
1605-15; French pivot (noun), pivoter (v.), Old French
Examples for pivots
As long as Democrats don't mention the clunky word "infrastructure" too much, they should pivot hard to jobs.
But that is the pivot of the whole business, and the important point yet to be proved!
The trussed-up pair started at once to pivot around on the floor.
Paul has generated positive headlines with a pivot away from party orthodoxy in recent months.
In a word, the children—they are the pivot about which all regulations of marriage should turn.
In the intervening months, this Asia pivot has been greeted with increasing skepticism, and for good reason.
Once, a center was called a “pivot man,” with good and clear reason.
That pivot lasted a single day, until December 8, when Germany declared war on America.
Solder is flowed around the pivot to hold it securely in place.
At all events, he made it the pivot of all reasonings with me.