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    Quenouille (en. Distaff)

    kə.nuj

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An elongated stem used for spinning wool or flax.
    The spindle is essential in the spinning process.
    La quenouille est essentielle dans le processus de filage.
    A spinning instrument used in textile craftsmanship.
    She learned to use the spindle to produce threads.
    Elle a appris à utiliser la quenouille pour produire des fils.
    In certain traditions, the spindle is a symbol of women's work.
    The spindle represents women's work in textile trades.
    La quenouille représente le travail des femmes dans les métiers textiles.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'canna', which means 'stem' or 'reeds'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to twist a spindle
    To manipulate a difficult situation.
    tordre une quenouille
    to be on the spindle
    To be in a precarious situation.
    être sur la quenouille

    Related Words

    thread
    Strand of textile material used for sewing or weaving.
    fil
    distaff
    Tool for weaving.
    asse
    wheel
    Device for spinning.
    rouet

    Slang Meanings

    To mock something trivial.
    He said that this project was a spindle, as if it were worthless.
    Il a dit que ce projet était une quenouille, comme s'il ne valait rien.
    To refer to a person who only talks without acting.
    She is always talking about others; she's a real spindle.
    Elle est toujours à parler des autres, c'est une vraie quenouille.