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spindel.

a rod used for spinning and winding natural fibres; a spindle

7 characters2 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈspɪn.dəl/
  1. a rod used for spinning and winding natural fibres; a spindle

    masculine
  2. a central pillar around which a staircase spirals; a newel

    masculine
  3. an upright bar for holding CDs or DVDs by skewering

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from German Spindel. Equivalent to spinnen + -el.

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