Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spindle
noun
/ˈspɪnd(ə)l/
Definition
A slender rounded bar or rod with tapered ends, often used in spinning or weaving.
Examples
- She skillfully used the spindle to create fine yarn from the wool.
- The old spinning wheel had a lovely wooden spindle.
- In the workshop, he turned the spindle by hand to shape the wood.
Meaning
A spindle can refer to a tool used in textile manufacturing for twisting and winding thread or yarn. It may also refer to the part of a machine that holds and turns the material.
Synonyms
- Rod
- Axis
- Post
- Spool
