Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Spindles.
Spindles - as a noun
(biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle
Example: "Chromosomes are distributed by spindles in mitosis and meiosis"
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arbor7mandrel10mandril10A stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning
Any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
Example: "The spike pierced the receipts and held them in order"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spike11Example Sentences
"She carefully spun the wool onto the spindles to create yarn."
"The staircase had ornate wooden spindles that added a touch of elegance."
"The spinning wheel's spindles rotated quickly as the thread was spun."
"The old-fashioned wooden loom had multiple spindles for weaving different threads."
"The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden spindles for the furniture."
Word Game Points
Is SPINDLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spindles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPINDLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SPINDLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spindles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPINDLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is SPINDLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spindles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPINDLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
