Definition of spinning wheel
: a small domestic hand-driven or foot-driven machine for spinning yarn or thread
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Bring along your spinning wheel, drop spindle, knitting or current craft project and a sack lunch, and join us for the day.
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The machines feature spinning wheels, sounds and animations, along with a small screen to display the replays.
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First Known Use of spinning wheel
15th century
SPINNING WHEEL Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of spinning wheel for English Language Learners
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: a machine that was used in the past for making yarn or thread
SPINNING WHEEL Defined for Kids
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Definition of spinning wheel for Students
: a small machine driven by the hand or foot that is used to spin yarn or thread
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