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distaffs

/ˈdɪstæfs/ /ˈdɪstɑːfs/

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noun

Spinnrocken

A device to which a bundle of natural fibres (often wool, flax, or cotton) are attached for temporary storage, before being drawn off gradually to spin thread. A traditional distaff is a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it (as indicated by the etymology of the word), but modern distaffs are often made of cords weighted with beads, and attached to the wrist.

Examples :

"The museum displayed antique spinning wheels, each with its collection of intricately carved distaffs still holding tufts of wool ready to be spun. "

Das Museum zeigte antike Spinnräder, jedes mit seiner Sammlung aufwendig geschnitzter Spinnrocken, die noch Wollbüschel enthielten, die zum Spinnen bereit waren.

utensil device material tradition work agriculture

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noun

Spinnrocken

The part of a spinning wheel from which fibre is drawn to be spun.

Examples :

"The museum displayed several old spinning wheels, each with its distaffs still holding clumps of raw wool. "

Das Museum zeigte mehrere alte Spinnräder, jedes mit seinen Spinnrocken, die noch Wollbüschel hielten.

utensil machine tradition technology

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noun

Frauenarbeit, weibliche Angelegenheiten

Anything traditionally done by or considered of importance to women only.

Examples :

"In the small village, the annual craft fair featured many distaffs, including beautiful weavings, intricate lacework, and handmade dolls. "

In dem kleinen Dorf präsentierte die jährliche Handwerksmesse viele weibliche Angelegenheiten, darunter wunderschöne Webereien, komplizierte Spitzenarbeiten und handgefertigte Puppen.

culture family tradition society history sex

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noun

Stutenrennen

A race for female horses only.

Examples :

"The racing schedule listed several distaffs for the upcoming season, guaranteeing exciting competition among the best female horses. "

Der Rennplan enthielt mehrere Stutenrennen für die kommende Saison, was spannende Wettkämpfe unter den besten Stuten garantierte.

race sport animal

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noun

Frau, Frauen

A woman, or women considered as a group.

Examples :

"The distaffs in our book club chose the next month's read. "

Die Frauen in unserem Buchclub wählten die Lektüre für den nächsten Monat aus.

person human group