spindle

/ˈspɪndəl/

noun

(spinning) A rod used for spinning and then winding natural fibres (especially wool), usually consisting of a shaft and a circular whorl positioned at either the upper or lower end of the shaft when suspended vertically from the forming thread.
A rod which turns, or on which something turns.
"the spindle of a vane"
A rotary axis of a machine tool or power tool.

verb

To make into a long tapered shape.
To take on a long tapered shape.
To impale on a device for holding paper documents.
"Do not fold, spindle or mutilate this document."

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