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Noun

spindle

Definition: (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"

spindle

Definition: a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc.

spindle mandrel mandril arbor

Definition: any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts

spindle

Definition: a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning

spike spindle

Definition: any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object; "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order"

Definition: A rod used for spinning and then winding natural 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.

Verb

Definition: To make into a long tapered shape.

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