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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

spindle

/ˈspɪndl/ noun · British & US
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What does spindle mean?

noun

A long, thin piece of wood or metal used for spinning thread or yarn, or a part of a machine that rotates to spin or shape something. A spindle can also refer to a long, thin, tapering part of a tree or a plant stem.

Example

"The weaver used a wooden spindle to spin the wool into yarn."

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