Definition of Spindle

Noun: spindle spin-d(u)l

(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
- mandrel, mandril, arbor [N. Amer, Austral], arbour [Brit, Cdn]
A stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning
Any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
"the spindle pierced the receipts and held them in order";
- spike