distaff — a stick or spindle onto which wool or flax is wound for spinning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a stick or spindle onto which wool or flax is wound for spinning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪstæf/
Korean meaning: 실을 감는 막대기, 물레
Korean pronunciation: **디**스타프
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's antique distaff still sits in the corner, reminding us of simpler times.
- The king boasted about his sword skills, while the queen joked that she could conquer kingdoms with just her distaff.
- The genealogist traced the distaff line back five generations to find the family's artistic heritage.
distaff
NOUN//ˈdɪstæf//
a stick or spindle onto which wool or flax is wound for spinning
an elderly woman holds a wooden stick with fluffy wool wound around its top end. She carefully pulls fibers from the wool-covered stick to feed into her spinning wheel. The stick keeps the wool organized and accessible as she draws out individual strands. The spinning wheel turns steadily, twisting the wool fibers into strong thread. A young girl sits nearby watching intently and learning the traditional craft. Other wool-working tools and baskets of raw fleece fill the warm cottage space. a stick or spindle onto which wool is wound for spinning
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Origin
From Old English 'distaef', combining 'dis' (bunch of flax fibers) and 'staef' (staff or rod). It was the spinning tool traditionally used by women to hold fibers while spinning thread.
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“My grandmother's antique distaff still sits in the corner, reminding us of simpler times.”
“The king boasted about his sword skills, while the queen joked that she could conquer kingdoms with just her distaff.”
“The genealogist traced the distaff line back five generations to find the family's artistic heritage.”
“She inherited her business sense from the distaff side, where every woman was an entrepreneur.”
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