spindle in French
spindle in French is fuseau, essieu — spindle means a slender rod used for spinning fiber into thread, or more generally, any rod or axis that something turns on.
spindle in French
fuseau
(spinning) A rod used for spinning and then winding 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.
essieu
A rod which turns, or on which something turns.
What does "spindle" mean?
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noun A slender rod used for spinning fiber into thread, or more generally, any rod or axis that something turns on.
"She twirled wool onto the spindle by hand."
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spindle in a sentence
- She twirled wool onto the spindle by hand.
- The mechanic replaced the worn spindle in the machine.
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What is "spindle" in French?
"spindle" in French is fuseau, essieu. spindle means: A slender rod used for spinning fiber into thread, or more generally, any rod or axis that something turns on.
How do you use "spindle" in a sentence?
Example: "She twirled wool onto the spindle by hand." In French, "spindle" is fuseau, essieu.
Are there other ways to say "spindle" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "spindle": fuseau, essieu.
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