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Noun: spindle spindl- (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" - A piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc.
- Any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
- mandrel, mandril, arbor [N. Amer, Austral], arbour [Brit, Cdn] - A stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning
- Any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
- spike
Derived forms: spindles Type of: fiber [US], fibre [Brit, Cdn], holding device, piece, rotating shaft, shaft, stick Part of: drive, spinning frame, spinning wheel Encyclopedia: Spindle Spindle, Shuttle, and Needle |