Spole
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spole is a noun meaning The small wheel near the distaff of a spinning wheel.
Meaning
The small wheel near the distaff of a spinning wheel.
Example Sentences
Firſt vvith nice eye emerging Naiads cull / From leathery pods the vegetable vvool [cotton]; / VVith vviry teeth revolving cards releaſe / The tangled knots, and ſmooth the ravell'd fleece; / […] / Then fly the ſpoles, the rapid axles glovv, / And ſlovvly circumvolves the labouring vvheel belovv.
Word Forms
- spoles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spinnel, spindel, spinning wheel, distaff, rowel, spindle.
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