spindle
Spindle (noun) means a slender rod used for spinning fiber into thread, or more generally, any rod or axis that something turns on. Example: “She twirled wool onto the spindle by hand.”
How to use spindle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rod used for spinning thread, or any axle-like rod that turns.
Word forms
spindled past tense, spindles plural, Spindles plural, spindles singular
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She twirled wool onto the _____ by hand.
Etymology
From Old English spinel, related to spin — literally "a thing for spinning."
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What does “spindle” mean?
The word “spindle” means a slender rod used for spinning fiber into thread, or more generally, any rod or axis that something turns on. In plain terms, a rod used for spinning thread, or any axle-like rod that turns.
How do you pronounce “spindle”?
“Spindle” is pronounced SPIHN-duhl (/ˈspɪndəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “spindle” in a sentence?
Here is “spindle” used in a sentence: “She twirled wool onto the spindle by hand.”
What part of speech is “spindle”?
“Spindle” is a noun.
Where does the word “spindle” come from?
The word “spindle” comes from Old English. From Old English spinel, related to spin — literally "a thing for spinning.".