1piv·ot 
/ˈpɪvət/ noun
plural piv·ots /ˈpɪvət/ noun 1 [count] : a pin or shaft on which a mechanical part turns 2 [count] : the action of turning around a point : the action of pivoting — usually singular ▪ The quarterback made a quick pivot [=turn] and threw the ball to the running back. 3 [count] : a person or thing that is central or important to someone or something else — usually singular ▪ Their children had become the pivot around which their life turned. 4 [noncount] basketball : a position in which a player on offense faces away from the basket to pass to or assist other teammates trying to score
▪ Their center is a strong player in the pivot.
▪ Their center is a strong player in the pivot.
