distaff
(dis-taff)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. and
adjective. 1 the sphere of work by women; 2.the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning
adjective. 1 the sphere of work by women; 2.the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning
Example Sentence
A distaff is used to wind wool into a ball.
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