1. (noun) the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver

• pivot man

2. (noun) axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

• pin

3. (verb) turn on a pivot

• swivel

1. (noun) the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver

• marcher
• parader

2. (noun) axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

• axis
• axis of rotation

3. (noun) the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot

• rotary motion
• rotation

4. (verb) turn on a pivot

• turn

1. (noun) axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

• fulcrum
• pintle

2. (verb) turn on a pivot

• pirouette

1. (noun) the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver

• pivotal
• polar

2. (noun) axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

• swivel

3. (noun) the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot

• swivel

4. (verb) turn on a pivot

• pin
• swivel