Meaning : (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division. The fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle.
Example :
Chromosomes are distributed by spindles in mitosis and meiosis.
Meaning : A piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe. Used as a baluster, chair leg, etc..
Meaning : A stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning.
Meaning : Any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object.
Example :
The spike pierced the receipts and held them in order.
Synonyms : spike