spindle Synonyms
spindle Meaning
spindle (n)
(biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle
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
a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
spindle Sentence Examples
- The spindle in the spinning wheel swiftly twisted the yarn into a durable thread.
- The microscope's revolving spindle held the specimen firmly in place for observation.
- The spindle of the CD-ROM rotated rapidly, loading data into the computer.
- The ship's propeller spindle connected the shaft to the blades, propelling it through the water.
- The intricate spindle design of the ancient Babylonian clock measured time with precision.
- The researchers used an electron spindle to manipulate individual atoms within a molecule.
- The spindle of the lathe rotated at high speed, shaping metal with incredible accuracy.
- The spindle of the paper cutter swiftly sliced through stacks of paper, creating clean edges.
- The spindle of the DNA molecule entwined its strands, storing genetic information.
- The spindle of the electric motor converted rotary motion into linear motion, powering various devices.
FAQs About the word spindle
(biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle, a piece of wood that has been tur
stick, transfix, gore, impale,pink, spear, jab, quill, thrust, skewer
No antonyms found.
The spindle in the spinning wheel swiftly twisted the yarn into a durable thread.
The microscope's revolving spindle held the specimen firmly in place for observation.
The spindle of the CD-ROM rotated rapidly, loading data into the computer.
The ship's propeller spindle connected the shaft to the blades, propelling it through the water.
