spindle

(noun, verb)

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

- chromosomes are distributed by spindles in mitosis and meiosis

Definition categories: body, fiber, fibre

2. a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc.

Definition categories: man–made, piece

3. any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts

Similar word(s): arbor, mandrel, mandril

Definition categories: man–made, shaft

4. a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning

Definition categories: man–made, stick

5. any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

- the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order

Similar word(s): spike

Definition categories: man–made

Sentences with spindle as a noun:

- the spindle of a vane

verb

1. To make into a long tapered shape.

2. To impale on a device for holding paper documents.

- Do not fold, spindle or mutilate this document.