live spindle

live spin·dle

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [liv spin-dl]
- /lɪv ˈspɪn dl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [liv spin-dl]
- /lɪv ˈspɪn dl/

Definitions of live spindle words

noun live spindle a rounded rod, usually of wood, tapering toward each end, used in hand-spinning to twist into thread the fibers drawn from the mass on the distaff, and on which the thread is wound as it is spun. 1
noun live spindle the rod on a spinning wheel by which the thread is twisted and on which it is wound. 1
noun live spindle one of the rods of a spinning machine that bear the bobbins on which the spun thread is wound. 1
noun live spindle any rod or pin suggestive of a spindle used in spinning, as one that turns around or on which something turns; an axle, axis, or shaft. 1
noun live spindle a vertical shaft that serves to center a phonograph record on a turntable. 1
noun live spindle either of two shafts or arbors that support the work on a lathe, one (live spindle) on the headstock, rotating with and imparting motion to the work, the other (dead spindle) on the tailstock, motionless. 1

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Origin of live spindle

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English spindel (noun), Old English spin(e)l; see spin, -le; cognate with German Spindel

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Parts of speech for Live spindle

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live spindle popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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