So if a teacher says, “Don’t stick your fingers in the spindle, or they will be cut off,” one would not expect the image of this to be what a spindle is. So I ask you all - what would you think a spindle is in British terms? What is the American version of said spindle? Something that could cut your fingers off if you so happened to get them caught in in it? If anyone finds out what the equivalent of a spindle is, please let me know, or pop over to Diplo_Dad's blog and let him know - E :)
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a pin or rod used on a spinning wheel to twist and wind the thread.
Yep that's what the teacher had meant (apparently as by today's blog posting they must have just read or heard the story of Rapunzel) but the little boy quoted to his father "Be careful of the spendle or itwill cut your fingers off." when in fact the teacher said it would prick the fingers. Youth is so fun sometimes - Thanks for stopping by - E :)
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