distaff in German
distaff in German is Rocken, Spinnrocken, Kunkel — distaff means a tool that holds a bundle of fibers such as wool or flax so they can be pulled off little by little and spun into thread.
distaff in German
Rocken
Spinnrocken
Kunkel
Wocken
What does "distaff" mean?
- noun A tool that holds a bundle of fibers such as wool or flax so they can be pulled off little by little and spun into thread.
- noun The part of a spinning wheel from which fibre is drawn to be spun.
- noun (dated) Something traditionally seen as belonging to women, or done only by them.
- noun A horse race that only female horses can enter.
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What is "distaff" in German?
"distaff" in German is Rocken, Spinnrocken, Kunkel. distaff means: A tool that holds a bundle of fibers such as wool or flax so they can be pulled off little by little and spun into thread.
Are there other ways to say "distaff" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "distaff": Rocken, Spinnrocken, Kunkel, Wocken.
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