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What is a spindle used for?

Spinning fibres into thread.

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  1. Dyeing yarn
  2. Weaving fabric
  3. Spinning fibres into thread ✔

Why: The earliest tool for spinning was the spindle. A whorl was later added to improve the thickness and twist of thread.

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Answer: Spinning fibres into thread. The earliest tool for spinning was the spindle. A whorl was later added to improve the thickness and twist of thread.

  1. Textile en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile
    The earliest tool for spinning was the spindle, to which a whorl was eventually added.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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