to twist linen
121spindle — spin•dle [[t]ˈspɪn dl[/t]] n. v. dled, dling 1) tex a rounded rod, usu. of wood, tapering toward each end, used in hand spinning to twist into thread the fibers drawn from the mass on the distaff, and on which the thread is wound as it is spun 2) …
122twine — n. & v. n. 1 a strong thread or string of two or more strands of hemp or cotton etc. twisted together. 2 a coil or twist. 3 a tangle; an interlacing. v. 1 tr. form (a string or thread etc.) by twisting strands together. 2 tr. form (a garland… …
123spin|dle — «SPIHN duhl», noun, adjective, verb, dled, dling. –n. 1. a rod or pin used in spinning to twist, wind, and hold thread. In hand spinning, the spindle is a round, usually wooden rod, tapering toward each end, that revolves and twists into thread… …
