spindle

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: any of various shafts that rotate or serve as axes for

larger rotating parts [syn: {mandrel}, {mandril}, {arbor}]

3: a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning