Swivel has a few meanings:
* Verb: To turn or rotate around a fixed point.
* Example: "She swiveled her chair to face the window."
* Noun: A device that allows something to rotate around a fixed point.
* Example: "The swivel chair was designed for maximum comfort and flexibility."
* Noun: A type of firearm that allows the barrel to rotate to fire in different directions.
* Example: "The ship's swivel guns were used to defend against pirates."
So, if you were thinking of the word "swival", you probably meant "swivel".