Spindle - Definition

n 1: (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: a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a
baluster, chair leg, etc.
3: any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger
rotating parts [syn: spindle, mandrel, mandril,
arbor]
4: a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning
5: any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed
object; "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in
order" [syn: spike, spindle]