Definition of spindles:
(n) :
(spinning) A rod used for spinning and then winding 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.
(n) :
A rod which turns, or on which something turns.
(n) :
A rotary axis of a machine tool or power tool.
(n) :
Certain of the species of the genus Euonymus, originally used for making the spindles used for spinning wool.
(n) :
An upright spike for holding paper documents by skewering.
(n) :
The fusee of a watch.