Meaning & use
spindle
A slender rod used to twist and wind fiber into thread, or any similar rotating shaft.
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She used a wooden spindle to spin the wool into yarn.
The mechanic replaced a worn spindle inside the washing machine's motor.
A note on using this word
In mechanical contexts, 'spindle' refers to any rotating shaft that other parts turn around, not only the textile tool.
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