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distaffs

/ˈdɪstæfs/ /ˈdɪstɑːfs/

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noun

Fusaïoles

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. "

Le musée exposait d'anciens rouets, chacun avec sa collection de fusaïoles finement sculptées, contenant encore des touffes de laine prêtes à être filées.

utensil device material tradition work agriculture

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noun

Fusaies

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. "

Le musée exposait plusieurs vieux rouets, chacun avec ses fusaies contenant encore des touffes de laine brute.

utensil machine tradition technology

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noun

Tâches féminines, préoccupations féminines

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. "

Dans le petit village, la foire artisanale annuelle présentait de nombreuses tâches féminines, notamment de magnifiques tissages, des dentelles complexes et des poupées faites à la main.

culture family tradition society history sex

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noun

Course réservée aux juments

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. "

Le programme des courses comprenait plusieurs courses réservées aux juments pour la saison à venir, garantissant une compétition passionnante entre les meilleures juments.

race sport animal

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noun

Femme, femmes

A woman, or women considered as a group.

Examples :

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

Les femmes de notre club de lecture ont choisi la lecture du mois prochain.

person human group