pivotedarm

noun
UK /ˈpɪvətɪd ɑːm/
US /ˈpɪvətɪd ɑːrm/

An arm that can turn around in a circle from one fixed point.

The lamp has a pivoted arm so you can move the light over your book.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A mechanical arm attached at one end so it can swing freely.

The robot's pivoted arm reached across the table.

3. A support arm on a tool or machine that rotates to different angles.

He adjusted the pivoted arm of the drill press.

4. A part of a device that turns on a central pin.

The pivoted arm of the compass swung smoothly.