spindle

noun
UK: /ˈspɪndl/
US: /ˈspɪndl/

  1. A rod or shaft that revolves and on which thread or yarn is wound.

    1. She used a spindle to make thread from wool fibers.
    2. The spinning wheel has a spindle that twists the fibers into yarn.

  2. A pin or axis on which something turns.

    1. The car wheel turns on its spindle freely.
    2. Check the spindle to ensure the door handle operates smoothly.

  3. A slender, tapering rod or pin.

    1. The plant has a spindle shape when it's very young.
    2. The artist carved a delicate spindle from a piece of wood.

Synonyms

axis rod shaft pin
spindle verb

  1. To twist and wind thread onto a spindle.

    1. She learned to spindle wool at a very young age.
    2. Traditionally, women would spindle flax into linen threads.

  2. To furnish with a spindle.

    1. The manufacturer plans to spindle each motor before shipping.
    2. The technician needed to spindle the component to ensure it rotated correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spindle" in English means: A rod or shaft that revolves and on which thread or yarn is wound., A pin or axis on which something turns., A slender, tapering rod or pin..

The phonetic transcription of "spindle" is /ˈspɪndl/ in British English and /ˈspɪndl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spindle": axis, rod, shaft, pin.

Example usage of "spindle": "She used a spindle to make thread from wool fibers.". More examples on the page.