Pivoting

Definition

1. (verb) To turn on an exact spot.
2. (verb) To make a sudden or swift change in strategy, policy, etc.
3. (noun) A motion by which something pivots.
4. (noun) The pivot-work in a machine.

Word stats

• Pivoting contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
• It uses 7 unique letters.
• Estimated syllable count: 3.
• Scrabble-style letter score: 14.

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Words starting with PIV

• pivot
• pivotal
• pivoted
• pivots

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Words ending with ING

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Words you can build

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