Antonyms for spindle
ˈspɪn dlspin·dle

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1. • Biology
   • Fiber
   • Holding Device
   • Piece
   • Rotating Shaft
   • Stick

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1. spindlenoun

   (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"

   Synonyms:
   mandril, spike, arbor, mandrel

2. spindlenoun

   a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc.

   Synonyms:
   mandril, spike, arbor, mandrel

3. spindle, mandrel, mandril, arbornoun

   any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts

   Synonyms:
   arbour, bower, mandril, arbor, spike, pergola, mandrel

4. spindlenoun

   a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning

   Synonyms:
   mandril, spike, arbor, mandrel

5. spike, spindlenoun

   any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

   "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order"

   Synonyms:
   capitulum, stiletto heel, ear, mandril, arbor, spike, spike heel, mandrel

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1. Slogan of the Free Speech Movement, 1964.:

   I am a student. Please do not fold, spindle, or mutilate me.

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