spindle
/ˈspɪndəl/ noun C1- A rod used for spinning and then winding fibres (especially wool), usually consisting of a shaft and a circular whorl positioned at either the upper or lower end of the shaft when suspended vertically from the forming thread.
- A rod which turns, or on which something turns. · the spindle of a vane
- A rotary axis of a machine tool or power tool.
- The axle of a bottom bracket.
- Certain species within the genus Euonymus, historically used to manufacture spindles for wool spinning.
- An upright spike for holding paper documents by skewering. · check spindle· receipt spindle
- The fusee of a watch.
- Any long and slender stalk resembling a spindle from Euonymus.
Plural spindles
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