Spindle (Noun)
Meaning 1
A stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 2
Any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object; "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 4
Any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lathe's spindle was spinning rapidly as the woodworker carefully shaped the wooden dowel.
- The sewing machine's spindle was clogged with thread, causing the machine to jam.
- The bicycle's front wheel was attached to the spindle, which was connected to the fork.
- The drill press's spindle was designed to rotate at high speeds, allowing for precise drilling.
- The machine's spindle was precision-crafted to minimize vibration and ensure smooth operation.
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Meaning 5
(biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle; "chromosomes are distributed by spindles in mitosis and meiosis".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.