spindles


Meanings

  • (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"
  • a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc.
  • any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
  • a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning
  • any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object;


Scrabble Score: 11

spindles is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

spindles is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

spindles is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 14

spindles is a valid Words With Friends word