pivot

Japanese: ピボット
pivot
〘noun〙 (pivot) 1. A pivot. The support end of a pivot or rotating shaft is made conical to reduce friction. 2. Rotating on the heel or toes in ball games such as basketball, handball, and badminton, and in dancing. 3. A leather ring on a boat that prevents the oar from coming off the clutch. 4. In golf, twisting the hips and upper body around the spine as an axis during the backswing. 5. In clay pigeon shooting, the shooting position in which the center of gravity is on the front foot.

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Japanese:
〘名〙 (pivot)① 旋回軸。摩擦を少なくするため、旋回または回転する軸の支持端を円錐状にしたもの。② バスケットボール、ハンドボール、バドミントンなどの球技やダンスなどで、踵(かかと)または足先で回転すること。③ ボートで、クラッチからオールがはずれないようにつけてある、皮製の環。④ ゴルフで、バックスイングする際に脊柱を軸にして腰と上体をひねること。⑤ クレー射撃で、前足に重心をおく射撃姿勢。

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