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noun • (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle • a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc. • any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts • a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning • any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object | ||||||||
44% | 5 | A cylinder, bobbin or reel upon which something such as film, fishing-line, tape or yarn is wound | ||||||
noun • a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound verb • transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage • wind onto a spool or a reel | ||||||||
44% | 10 | Technique used to rewind yarn or thread onto a new bobbin | ||||||
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From A Word Meaning Revolve Or Rotate A Spike On Which Fibres Are Twisted Into Yarn Or A Pin On Which A Bobbin Or Anything Else Turns Crossword Clue
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SPINDLE which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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SPINDLE
Updated: October 12, 2023
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Similar Clues
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1 | A cylinder, bobbin or reel upon which something such as film, fishing-line, tape or yarn is wound
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
01 Apr 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 01 Apr 2023 |
2 | A small wooden bobbin on which filling yarn is wound for carrying through the shed of a loom. | |
3 | Bobbin for yarn | |
4 | Fibres twisted together; t'rioja?
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
16 Apr 2024 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 16 Apr 2024 |
5 | Fine cord of twisted fibres
The Guardian Quick -
12 Mar 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 12 Mar 2022 |
6 | Line of fibres twisted to form a thread
The Guardian Quick -
11 Feb 2019 | The Guardian Quick / 11 Feb 2019 |
7 | String of twisted fibres
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23 Jun 2006 | The Guardian Quick / 23 Jun 2006 |
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