spindle
die Spindel, die Spindeln
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spindle
A simple device for spinning threads from wool, flax, or other fibrous material. The fibers are twisted and wound onto the spindle.
Die Spinnerin ließ die Wolle langsam auf die Spindel laufen.
The spinner slowly let the wool run onto the spindle.
spindle
A rotating shaft or axle in a machine, especially in a machine tool. It carries or moves a tool or workpiece, for example.
Der Techniker tauschte die beschädigte Spindel der Fräsmaschine aus.
The technician replaced the damaged spindle of the milling machine.
spindle
A threadlike structure in a dividing cell to which the chromosomes attach and along which they are moved during cell division.
Während der Mitose ordnen sich die Chromosomen an der Spindel an.
During mitosis, the chromosomes line up on the spindle.
spindle
The elongated central axis of an inflorescence or a similar plant structure, on which the individual parts are arranged.
An der Spindel des Blütenstands sitzen zahlreiche kleine Blüten.
Numerous small flowers grow on the spindle of the inflorescence.
spindle
A vertical axis or column in the middle of a spiral staircase, around which the steps turn.
Die Stufen der Wendeltreppe sind an einer hölzernen Spindel befestigt.
The steps of the spiral staircase are attached to a wooden spindle.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Spindeln |
| genitive | der Spindel |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Spindel | die Spindeln |
| accusative | die Spindel | die Spindeln |
| dative | der Spindel | den Spindeln |
| genitive | der Spindel | der Spindeln |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The intended meaning can usually be identified from the subject area: wool and fibers point to the spinning device, machines to a technical shaft, cell division to a biological structure, and flowers or stairs to plant-related or architectural parts.
In der Werkstatt wurde die Spindel der Drehmaschine überprüft.
The spindle of the lathe was inspected in the workshop.
In the context of handicrafts, 'Spindel' (spindle) often occurs with verbs such as 'drehen' (to turn), 'halten' (to hold), 'führen' (to guide), and 'aufwickeln' (to wind up). Typical materials include wool and flax.
Mit ruhigen Bewegungen drehte die Spinnerin die Spindel und spann den Flachs.
With calm movements, the spinner turned the spindle and spun the flax.
In technical texts, 'Spindel' (spindle) usually refers to a rotating shaft that carries or moves a tool or workpiece. Common collocations include 'die Spindel antreiben' (to drive the spindle), 'die Spindel ausrichten' (to align the spindle), and 'die Spindel einer Werkzeugmaschine' (the spindle of a machine tool).
Vor dem Bohren muss der Mechaniker die Spindel genau ausrichten.
Before drilling, the mechanic must align the spindle precisely.
In cell biology, 'Spindel' (spindle) often occurs with the words 'Chromosomen' (chromosomes), 'Mitose' (mitosis), and 'Zellteilung' (cell division). Verbs such as 'sich an der Spindel anordnen' (to line up on the spindle) or 'von der Spindel bewegt werden' (to be moved by the spindle) describe the role of this structure.
Bei der Zellteilung werden die Chromosomen von der Spindel zu den Zellpolen bewegt.
During cell division, the chromosomes are moved to the cell poles by the spindle.
In botanical descriptions, 'Spindel' (spindle) refers to the central axis of an inflorescence. Typical collocations include 'die Spindel des Blütenstands' (the spindle of the inflorescence) and 'Blüten an der Spindel' (flowers on the spindle).
Bei dieser Pflanze sitzen die Blüten dicht an der Spindel des Blütenstands.
On this plant, the flowers grow closely together on the spindle of the inflorescence.
In the context of spiral staircases, 'Spindel' (spindle) often occurs with the words 'Stufen' (steps), 'Wendeltreppe' (spiral staircase), and 'Geländer' (railing). The spindle forms the central structure to which the steps are attached.
Die schmalen Stufen der Wendeltreppe führen spiralförmig um die Spindel.
The narrow steps of the spiral staircase wind around the spindle.
