Like Flickr, but without the photos.

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

( more... )

(n): a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn

(n): a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc.

(n): a separate part of a whole

(n): any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts

(n): a revolving rod that transmits power or motion

(n): a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning

(n): an implement consisting of a length of wood

(n): any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

(n): a device for holding something

Leave a comment, citation, or usage note

Register or login to leave a comment.

first listed by:

kat (1296 words)

appears in these lists:

Login:	Your login identifies you publicly, and can't contain spaces or punctuation.
Email:
Password:	Password must be at least 5 characters long.
Password again: