Meaning of the word spindle in English
What does spindle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
spindle
US /ˈspɪn.dəl/
UK /ˈspɪn.dəl/

Noun
1.
a slender rod or pin on which yarn or thread is wound as it is spun, or which holds a bobbin or reel
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The weaver carefully wound the thread onto the spindle.
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She learned to spin wool using a drop spindle.
2.
a rod or shaft serving as an axis for a rotating part
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The wheel turned smoothly on its spindle.
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The machine's main spindle needs to be lubricated regularly.
3.
a slender, tapering object or part
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The plant had a long, thin spindle of a stem.
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The architect designed the tower with a graceful, tapering spindle at the top.
Verb
1.
to grow long and thin, typically due to lack of light
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The seedlings began to spindle in the dim light.
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If you don't give the plants enough sunlight, they will spindle.
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