Meaning
A thing on which something turns; specifically a metal pointed pin or short shaft in machinery, such as the end of an axle or spindle.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English pevet, *pivot, from Old French pivot (“hinge pin, pivot”) (12th c.), possibly from Latin pūgiō.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: