1.Definition: (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"

Category: General

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

Category: Objects

3.Definition: a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning

Category: Objects

4.Definition: any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

Related Noun(s):spike

Category: Objects

5.Definition: any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts

Related Noun(s):arbor, mandrel, mandril

Category: Objects