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spindle Definition
(n) (
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
"
(n)
any
of
various
rotating
shafts
that
serve
as
axes
for
larger
rotating
parts
(n)
a
stick
or
pin
used
to
twist
the
yarn
in
spinning
spindle Synonyms
arbor
mandrel
mandril
spindle
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