spinning wheel
noun
Definition of spinning wheel
: a small domestic hand-driven or foot-driven machine for spinning yarn or thread
From the M-W Editors
First Known Use of spinning wheel
15th century
SPINNING WHEEL Defined for English Language Learners
spinning wheel
noun
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
spinning wheel
noun
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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