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Spindle (textiles)

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A spindle is a long stick.

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It helps make yarn. You use it to twist soft wool. It can have a heavy part to help it spin. This makes thread for clothes.
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Can you spin yarn?

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 10.0 | Vital Level 5