swivelable

Swivelable is an adjective describing an object that is capable of swiveling, meaning it can rotate about a fixed axis or pivot. This capability allows reorientation of the component without moving its base, and it is commonly associated with joints, mounts, bases, and other rotating interfaces. The term is primarily used in product descriptions and design documents to indicate rotation capability, not the specific mechanism.

In practice, swivelable components may rotate around a vertical axis (pan) or around multiple axes (swivel joints). The precise range of motion, rotation direction, load capacity, and required clearance are typically specified separately from the general claim of being swivelable. Examples include swivelable chair bases, camera mounts, adjustable laptop stands, and machinery fidget joints in robotics.

Spelling and usage notes: swivelable is formed from swivel plus the suffix -able. Variant spellings include swivelable and swivellable; some contexts also use swivellable with a double l. There is no universal standard for spelling, and marketers or engineers may favor the terminology that most clearly communicates the mechanism and range.

See also: swivel joint, rotatable, pivot, bearing, rotation axis.