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Pseudonavicula :: Pseudonavicula (n.) One of the minute spindle-shaped embryos of Gregarinae and some other Protozoa.

Whirl :: Whirl (v. t.) A revolving hook used in twisting, as the hooked spindle of a rope machine, to which the threads to be twisted are attached..

Spindle :: Spindle (n.) The vertical rod on which the runner of a grinding mill turns.

Spindle :: Spindle (n.) A long and slender stalk resembling a spindle.

Spindlelegs :: Spindle-legged (a.) Having long, slender legs..

Shiver :: Shiver (n.) A spindle.

Spindleshanks :: Spindle-shanked (a.) Having long, slender legs..

Spindle :: Spindle (n.) Any marine univalve shell of the genus Rostellaria; -- called also spindle stromb.

Bobbin :: Bobbin (n.) A spool or reel of various material and construction, with a head at one or both ends, and sometimes with a hole bored through its length by which it may be placed on a spindle or pivot. It is used to hold yarn or thread, as in spinning or warping machines, looms, sewing machines, etc..

Spindle :: Spindle (n.) A shaft or pipe on which a core of sand is formed.

Spindle-shaped :: Spindle-shaped (a.) Having the shape of a spindle.

Dead :: Dead (a.) Not imparting motion or power; as, the dead spindle of a lathe, etc. See Spindle..

Damsel :: Damsel (n.) An attachment to a millstone spindle for shaking the hopper.

Fusiform :: Fusiform (a.) Shaped like a spindle; tapering at each end; as, a fusiform root; a fusiform cell..

Cop :: Cop (n.) A conical or conical-ended mass of coiled thread, yarn, or roving, wound upon a spindle, etc..

Spindleworm :: Spindletail (n.) The pintail duck.

Rynd :: Rynd (n.) A piece of iron crossing the hole in the upper millstone by which the stone is supported on the spindle.

Bridgetree :: Bridgetree (n.) The beam which supports the spindle socket of the runner in a grinding mill.

Tailstock :: Tailstock (n.) The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries the dead spindle, or adjustable center. The headstock supports the live spindle..

Driver :: Driver (n.) An attachment to a lathe, spindle, or face plate to turn a carrier..

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