spindle

Noun
  1. (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division;
    The fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle (synset 105613253)
    "chromosomes are distributed by spindles in mitosis and meiosis"
    referred to in: biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms
    is a type of: fiber, fibre - a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
  2. A piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe;
    Used as a baluster, chair leg, etc. (synset 104284807)
    is a type of: piece - a separate part of a whole
    substance holonym: wood - the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
  3. Any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts (synset 104284631)
    is a type of: rotating shaft, shaft - a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
    is a part of: drive - (computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium
    same as: arbor, mandrel, mandril
  4. A stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning (synset 104284490)
    is a type of: stick - an implement consisting of a length of wood
    is a part of:
    • spinning frame - spinning machine that draws, twists, and winds yarn
    • spinning wheel - a small domestic spinning machine with a single spindle that is driven by hand or foot
  5. Any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object (synset 104283169)
    "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order"
    is a type of: holding device - a device for holding something
    same as: spike

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