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noun 
  1. (spinning) a distaff, the rod used for spinning and then winding natural fibres, especially wool.
  2. a rod which turns, or on which something turns.
  3. a worldwide tree of the genus Euonymus, originally used for making the spindles used for spinning wool.
  4. an upright spike for holding paper documents by skewering.
Translations: 
  • French: fuseau
verb (spindl, ing)
  1. To make into a long tapered shape.
  2. To impale on a device for holding paper documents.
    Do not fold, or mutilate this document.
Etymology: spinel


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