Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Distaff.
How to pronounce distaff:
UK
Distaff - as a noun
The sphere of work by women
The staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning
Distaff - as an adjective satellite
Characteristic of or peculiar to a woman
Example: "Female sensitiveness"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
femaleDistaff - as an adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of women.
Of the maternal side of a family.
Example Sentences
"The distaff is a tool used in spinning to hold the unspun fibers."
"In traditional households, the task of spinning was usually assigned to women and referred to as the distaff side of the family."
"My grandmother used to spin yarn using a distaff."
"The distaff is commonly made of wood or metal."
"She grabbed the distaff and began spinning the wool into yarn."
Word Game Points
Is DISTAFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distaff is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTAFF has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is DISTAFF a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distaff is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTAFF has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DISTAFF a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distaff is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTAFF has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
