ETYM French; prob. akin to Italian piva pipe, French pipe. Related to Pipe.
1. A short shaft that supports something that turns; SYN. pin.
2. The person in a line around whom the others wheel and maneuver; SYN. pivot man.

1. To provide with, mount on, or attach by a pivot
2. To cause to pivot
3. To turn on a pivot; SYN. swivel.

1. Turning on or as if on a pivot
2. Pivotal

An offensive position of a basketball player standing usually with back to the basket to relay passes, shoot, or provide a screen for teammates