Definition of spindle

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Spindle (n.) A yarn measure containing, in cotton yarn, 15,120 yards; in linen yarn, 14,400 yards..

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Spindle :: Spindle (n.) A long and slender stalk resembling a spindle.
Nonagrian :: Nonagrian (n.) Any moth of the genus Nonagria and allied genera, as the spindleworm and stalk borer..
Spindling :: Spindled (imp. & p. p.) of Spindl.
Spindletail :: Spindle-shaped (a.) Thickest in the middle, and tapering to both ends; fusiform; -- applied chiefly to roots..
Euonymin :: Euonymin (n.) A principle or mixture of principles derived from Euonymus atropurpureus, or spindle tree..
Spindleshanks :: Spindle-shanked (a.) Having long, slender legs..
Spindle :: Spindle (n.) The long, round, slender rod or pin in spinning wheels by which the thread is twisted, and on which, when twisted, it is wound; also, the pin on which the bobbin is held in a spinning machine, or in the shuttle of a loom..
Spindle :: Spindle (n.) The fusee of a watch.
Toe :: Toe (n.) The journal, or pivot, at the lower end of a revolving shaft or spindle, which rests in a step..
Axle :: Axle (n.) The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel..
Hasp :: Hasp (n.) A spindle to wind yarn, thread, or silk on..
Euonymus :: Euonymus (n.) A genus of small European and American trees; the spindle tree. The bark is used as a cathartic.
Whirl :: Whirl (v. t.) A revolving hook used in twisting, as the hooked spindle of a rope machine, to which the threads to be twisted are attached..
Axletree :: Axletree (n.) A spindle or axle of a wheel.
Spindle-legged :: Spindle (v. i.) To shoot or grow into a long, slender stalk or body; to become disproportionately tall and slender..
Cockhead :: Cockhead (n.) The rounded or pointed top of a grinding mill spindle, forming a pivot on which the stone is balanced..
Bridgepot :: Bridgepot (n.) The adjustable socket, or step, of a millstone spindle..
Turn :: Turn (v. i.) To move round; to have a circular motion; to revolve entirely, repeatedly, or partially; to change position, so as to face differently; to whirl or wheel round; as, a wheel turns on its axis; a spindle turns on a pivot; a man turns on his heel..
Quill :: Quill (n.) A hollow spindle.
Moline :: Moline (n.) The crossed iron that supports the upper millstone by resting on the spindle; a millrind.
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