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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSpindle
/ˈspɪn.dəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A slender rounded rod with tapered ends used for spinning fibers into thread.
"She used a spindle to create fine threads from the wool."
- 1
To spin or twist fibers into thread using a spindle.
"He learned to spindle the flax into linen."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'spindle' originates from the Old English 'spindle', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*spindilaz', meaning a tool for spinning. Its usage has evolved to refer to both the tool itself and the action of spinning fibers into thread.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Spindle" is said worldwide
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Fuseau
Transliteration: fy-zoh
"Elle a utilisé un fuseau pour filer la laine."
Spindel
Transliteration: shpin-del
"Sie benutzte eine Spindel, um den Faden zu spinnen."
Fuso
Transliteration: foo-so
"Ha usato un fuso per filare la lana."
Huso
Transliteration: oo-so
"Ella usó un huso para hilar la lana."
Fuso
Transliteration: foo-zoo
"Ela usou um fuso para fiar a lã."
सूती चक्कर
Transliteration: sooti chakkar
"उसने ऊन को सूती चक्कर से कातने का उपयोग किया।"
纺锤
Transliteration: fǎngchuí
"她用纺锤来纺羊毛。"
방추
Transliteration: bangchu
"그녀는 방추를 사용하여 양모를 방적했습니다."
糸車
Transliteration: itoguruma
"彼女は糸車を使って羊毛を紡いだ。"
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