spindle

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1. 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.
2. A rod which turns, or on which something turns. · the spindle of a vane
3. A rotary axis of a machine tool or power tool.
4. The axle of a bottom bracket.
5. Certain species within the genus Euonymus, historically used to manufacture spindles for wool spinning.
6. An upright spike for holding paper documents by skewering. · check spindle· receipt spindle
7. The fusee of a watch.
8. Any long and slender stalk resembling a spindle from Euonymus.

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