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1Pivot — may refer to: * Pivot, the fulcrum as part of a lever * Pivot joint, a kind of joint between bones in the body * Pivot turn, a dance moveIn mathematics: * Pivot element, the first element distinct from zero in a matrix in echelon form * Pivotal… …
2pivot shot — noun a one handed basketball shot made while whirling on the pivot foot • Hypernyms: ↑basketball shot …
3Pivot turn — The term pivot turn or simply pivot refers to certain turning dance steps which may differ in different dance styles, with common character that the turn is a rotational movement of the whole body around one s own vertical axis, as if around a .… …
4pivot — /piv euht/, n. 1. a pin, point, or short shaft on the end of which something rests and turns, or upon and about which something rotates or oscillates. 2. the end of a shaft or arbor, resting and turning in a bearing. 3. any thing or person on… …
5pivot — I. noun Etymology: French Date: 1611 1. a shaft or pin on which something turns 2. a. a person, thing, or factor having a major or central role, function, or effect b. a key player or position; specifically an offensive position of a basketball… …
6pivot — v. (D; intr.) to pivot on (the dancer pivoted on the ball of her foot; the future pivots on what we decide now) * * * [ pɪvət] (D; intr.) to pivot on (the dancer pivoted on the ball of her foot; the future pivots on what we decide now) …
7Foot-pound force — The foot pound force, or simply foot pound (symbol: ft·lbf or ft·lb) is a unit of work or energy (a scalar) and also a unit of torque (a vector). There is actually no such thing as foot pounds . The correct term is pound feet .Foot pounds is… …
8pivot — piv•ot [[t]ˈpɪv ət[/t]] n. 1) mac a pin, point, or short shaft on the end of which something rests and turns, or upon and around which something rotates or oscillates 2) mac the end of a shaft or arbor, resting and turning in a bearing 3) a… …
9Freestyle skateboarding tricks — A freestyle skateboarding trick is a trick done on a skateboard while freestyle skateboarding. Some of these tricks are done in a stationary position, unlike many other skateboarding tricks. The keys to a good freestyle contest run are variety,… …
10Traveling (basketball) — In basketball, traveling is a violation of the rules that occurs when a player holding the ball illegally moves one or both of his feet. Most commonly, a player travels by illegally moving his pivot foot or taking too many steps without dribbling …
