(1):
(a.) A small piece of ordnance, turning on a point or swivel; - called also swivel gun.
(2):
(a.) A piece, as a ring or hook, attached to another piece by a pin, in such a manner as to permit rotation about the pin as an axis.
(3):
(v. i.) To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.
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