A core on which to wind thread; (also) a skein or ball of thread or yarn. Also figurative. Now rare and archaic.
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| 释义 | the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile manufacture > manufacture of thread or yarn > [noun] > winding > other equipment on which to wind yarn (3) bottom1440 A core on which to wind thread; (also) a skein or ball of thread or yarn. Also figurative. Now rare and archaic. blades?a1500 Senses of doubtful origin. a spindle for winding yarn upon. verticil1703 (See quot. 1703). Obsolete. rare. |
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