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