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spindle spindle /ˈspɪndəl/

Any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object ( spike , spindle )
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
The spike pierced the receipts and held them in order
the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order
A stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning ( spindle )
a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning
The spinner used the spindle expertly to twist the wool into yarn.
The spinner used the spindle expertly to twist the wool into yarn.
Any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts ( arbor [ N. American, Australian] , mandrel , mandril , spindle )
any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
A piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc. ( spindle )
a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc.
The staircase was adorned with intricately carved wooden spindles.
The staircase was adorned with intricately carved wooden spindles.
(biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle ( spindle )
(biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle
Chromosomes are distributed by spindles in mitosis and meiosis
chromosomes are distributed by spindles in mitosis and meiosis

A mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity ( clapper [Informal] , glossa , lingua , tongue )
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
The tongue is a muscular organ that helps us to taste and swallow food
The tongue is a muscular organ that helps us to taste and swallow food

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