spindle

²spindle

verb

spin·dledspin·dling\ˈspin(d)-liŋ, ˈspin-d^əl-iŋ\

Definition of SPINDLE

intransitive verb

1

: to shoot or grow into a long slender stalk

2

: to grow to stalk or stem rather than to flower or fruit

transitive verb

1

: to impale, thrust, or perforate on the spike of a spindle file

2

: to make or equip (as a piece of furniture) with spindles

— spin·dler \ˈspin(d)-lər, ˈspin-d^əl-ər\ noun

First Known Use of SPINDLE

1577