eng: spindle

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Meaning
means	(noun) (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" spindle
means	(noun) a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc. spindle
means	(noun) any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts arbor, mandril, mandrel, spindle
means	(noun) a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning spindle
means	(noun) any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object; "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order" spindle, spike
means	e/Spindle (textiles)