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- [spind-ling]
- /ˈspɪnd lɪŋ/
- /ˈspɪnd.lɪŋ/
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- [spind-ling]
- /ˈspɪnd lɪŋ/
Definitions of spindling word
- adjective spindling spindle side. 1
- noun spindling 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 spindling the rod on a spinning wheel by which the thread is twisted and on which it is wound. 1
- noun spindling one of the rods of a spinning machine that bear the bobbins on which the spun thread is wound. 1
- noun spindling 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 spindling a vertical shaft that serves to center a phonograph record on a turntable. 1
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Origin of spindling
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; spindle + -ing2, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Spindling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spindling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
spindling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for spindling
adj spindling
- beanstalk — the stem of a bean plant
- broomstick — A broomstick is an old-fashioned broom which has a bunch of small sticks at the end.
- gangly — gangling.
- gracile — gracefully slender.
- gristly — resembling or containing gristle; cartilaginous.
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