Spindles

What does SPINDLES mean?

Spindles is a form of SPINDLE.

1. noun

   (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”

2. noun

   a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc.

3. noun

   any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts

4. noun

   a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.