spinning wheel

noun

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

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spinning wheel was in the 15th century

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“Spinning wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinning%20wheel. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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spinning wheel

noun
: a small machine driven by the hand or foot for spinning yarn or thread

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