Definitions

1. noun

A long, thin, cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or other material that rotates on an axis, used in machinery, especially for spinning yarn or thread.

“The textile factory used a large spindle to spin cotton into yarn.”

2. noun

A part of a wheel, especially of a bicycle, that rotates on an axis, supporting the pedals.

“The bicycle’s spindle was loose, causing the pedals to wobble.”

3. noun

A long, thin part of a machine that rotates or moves.

“The spindle on the printing press was jammed, causing the paper to tear.”

4. verb

To spin or twist (yarn or thread) on a spindle.

“The weaver spun the wool into yarn using a spindle.”

5. verb

To twist or turn something, especially a long, thin object, on an axis.

“The mechanic had to spindle the gears to get the engine running smoothly.”