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distaff
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/'ʁɔ.kɐ/ro·ca
Definition
1An ancient tool, usually made of wood, used for hand-spinning textile fibers (flax, wool) by twisting them into thread.
Usage examples
“She held the flax on the distaff while spinning.”
“The distaff and spindle were essential tools for making yarn.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
spinning with a distaffflax on the distaff