spindle
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- noun
- /ˈspɪndəl/
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huso
- As she spun the wheel, the spindle turned gracefully, drawing the fibers into a beautiful strand of thread.
- drop spindle
- spindle for spinning
- wool on a spindle
Examples
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In her hand, she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
Blog text (14) -
Once the embroiderer has sufficient thread on the top of the spindle, she removes it, attaches another group of strands, and spins it again in the opposite direction.
Academic text (2004) -
Second, imagine a drop spindle.
Academic text (1999) -
Notice the sky of wool dangling on a spindle above the weaver's head.
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There was a big pile of broken spindles from the spinning room that the mill had dumped in the culvert by the tracks.
Fiction book (2000) -
The thread is twisted by attaching loose strands to the top of the spindle, then rolling the spindle along the thigh to start it spinning.
Academic text (2004) -
Sadry was awake, spinning Lori wool on a spindle, the Highland cure for fidgets, or using up time.
Fiction book (1999) -
It's a soothing hobby, plus spinning wheels and drop spindles are beautiful-looking decor items.
Blog text (24) -
The artisan skillfully used the spindle to twist the wool into fine yarn for her weaving project.
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He carefully placed the freshly spun yarn onto the spindle to keep it organized and tangle-free.
Synonyms
Compounds
A small bush with hard white wood and bright fruit used in traditional medicine
- Specialized
A group of trees, shrubs, and vines with bright fruits often eaten by birds
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Etymology
Spindle comes from an old word related to spin, which means 'to turn' or 'twist'. A yarn spindle is a thin stick used to turn and twist fiber into thread, so the name is literally about 'spinning' cloth.