spindle

A noun with multiple meanings: a rotating shaft or axis in machinery; a thin rod used in spinning for twisting and winding fibers; a turned piece of wood used in furniture; or a structure of tiny fibers involved in cell division.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: вращающийся вал или ось в механизмах; тонкий стержень, используемый в прядении для скручивания и наматывания волокон; точеный деревянный элемент мебели; или структура из микроскопических волокон, участвующая в делении клеток.esSustantivo con varios significados: eje o árbol giratorio en mecanismos; varilla fina usada en el hilado para torcer y enrollar fibras; elemento torneado de madera en muebles; o estructura de fibras microscópicas implicada en la división celular.frNom avec plusieurs sens : arbre ou axe rotatif dans les mécanismes ; tige fine utilisée en filature pour tordre et enrouler les fibres ; élément de mobilier en bois tourné ; ou structure de fibres microscopiques impliquée dans la division cellulaire.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine rotierende Welle oder Achse in Maschinen; ein dünner Stab, der beim Spinnen zum Verdrehen und Aufwickeln von Fasern dient; ein gedrechseltes Holzelement in der Möbelherstellung; oder eine Struktur aus mikroskopischen Fasern, die an der Zellteilung beteiligt ist.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: eixo ou peça giratória de máquinas e mecanismos; haste fina usada na fiação para torcer e enrolar fibras; elemento torneado de madeira em móveis; ou estrutura de fibras microscópicas que participa da divisão celular.zh多义词：机械中旋转的轴或心轴；纺纱时用于加捻和缠绕纤维的细杆；车削木制家具部件；或有丝分裂中由微管组成的结构。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: عمود أو محور دوّار في الآلات؛ قضيب رفيع يُستخدم في الغزل لفتل الألياف ولفّها؛ عنصر خشبي مخروط أو مخروط الشكل في الأثاث؛ أو بنية من ألياف دقيقة تشارك في انقسام الخلايا.

1. Spindle fibers (biology) C1 formal scientific

   A structure of tiny fibers that form during cell division, radiating from two poles and meeting at the cell's equator to help separate chromosomes.

   • The spindle fibers attach to the chromosomes during metaphase.
   • Errors in spindle formation can lead to genetic disorders.
   • The drug disrupts the spindle apparatus, stopping cell division.

   ruВеретено деленияesHuso mitóticofrFuseau de division (biologie)deSpindelapparatptFuso mitóticozh纺锤体arمغزل الانقسام

2. Turned wood piece B2 formal

   A shaped piece of wood, often made on a lathe, used as a decorative or structural element like a baluster or chair leg.

   • The staircase had beautifully carved wooden spindles.
   • He replaced the broken spindle on the antique chair.
   • The craftsman turned a new spindle on his lathe.

   ruТочечная деревянная детальesPieza torneada de maderafrPivot en bois tournédeGedrehtes HolzstückptPeça de madeira torneadazh车削木构件arقطعة خشبية مخروطة

   Синонимы: turning

3. Rotating shaft B2 formal technical

   A rotating rod or shaft that serves as an axis for larger rotating parts in machinery.

   • The spindle of the hard drive spins at high speed.
   • A worn spindle can cause vibrations in the machine.
   • The mechanic replaced the spindle in the motor.

   ruВращающийся валesEje giratoriofrArbre rotatifdeRotierende WelleptEixo rotativozh旋转轴arعمود دوّار

   Синонимы: arboraxisaxlemandrelpivotshaft

4. Spinning tool B2 formal

   A stick or pin used in spinning to twist fibers into yarn or thread.

   • She used a spindle to spin wool into yarn.
   • The spinning wheel has a wooden spindle.
   • Traditional spindles are still used in some cultures.

   ruВеретеноesHuso de hilarfrfuseau (de fileuse)deSpindelptFusozh纺锤arمِغْزَل

5. Holding device B2 formal

   Any device with a rigid, sharp point used to hold items, such as a paper spindle or ticket spindle.

   • He impaled the receipt on the metal spindle.
   • The old-fashioned ticket spindle was on the counter.
   • She used a spindle to organize her paperwork.

   ruУстройство для храненияesEspiga o pincho para sujetarfrPique-notes / tige à pointesdeHaltedornptDispositivo de retençãozh固定装置arأداة تثبيت

   Синонимы: spike

• spindles plural form
• spindles' possessive plural form
• spindle's possessive singular form