spindle

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/ˈspɪndəl/ English

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(spinning) A rod used for spinning and then winding natural fibres (especially wool), usually consisting of a shaft and a circular whorl positioned at either the upper or lower end of the shaft when suspended vertically from the forming thread.
A rod which turns, or on which something turns.“the spindle of a vane”
A rotary axis of a machine tool or power tool.
Certain of the species of the genus Euonymus, originally used for making the spindles used for spinning wool.

To make into a long tapered shape.
To take on a long tapered shape.
To impale on a device for holding paper documents.“Do not fold, spindle or mutilate this document.”