spindle; a key part on a spinning machine
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spindle; the rotating part of a spinning machine that holds and twists the yarn
technicalA specialized term in textile manufacturing. Refers to the entire spindle assembly, not just the shaft.
Zhè这
tái台
lǎo老
shì式
fǎng纺
shā纱
jī机
de的
dìng锭
zi子
huài坏
le了
。
The spindle on this old spinning machine is broken.
Shú熟
liàn练
de的
nǚ女
gōng工
měi每
tiān天
yào要
kān看
guǎn管
shàng上
bǎi百
gè个
dìng锭
zi子
。
A skilled female worker has to oversee hundreds of spindles every day.
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Dìng锭
zi子
de的
zhuàn转
sù速
jué决
dìng定
le了
shā纱
xiàn线
de的
niǎn捻
dù度
。
The rotation speed of the spindle determines the twist of the yarn.