spinning wheel

noun

: a machine that was used in the past for making yarn or thread

Full Definition of SPINNING WHEEL

: a small domestic hand-driven or foot-driven machine for spinning yarn or thread

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15th century

SPINNING WHEEL Defined for Kids

noun

: a small machine driven by the hand or foot that is used to spin yarn or thread

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