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distaffs

/ˈdɪstæfs/ /ˈdɪstɑːfs/

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noun

紡錘車

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. "

博物館には、精巧に彫刻された紡錘車のコレクションを備えたアンティークの糸車が展示されており、それぞれに紡がれる準備ができた羊毛の房がまだ入っていました。

utensil device material tradition work agriculture

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noun

紡錘

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. "

博物館には、まだ粗いウールの塊を保持している紡錘を備えた、いくつかの古い回転車が展示されていました。

utensil machine tradition technology

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noun

女性の仕事、女性の関心事

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. "

小さな村では、毎年恒例の工芸品フェアで、美しい織物、複雑なレース細工、手作りの人形など、多くの女性の仕事が紹介されました。

culture family tradition society history sex

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noun

牝馬限定レース

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. "

レーススケジュールには、今シーズンの牝馬限定レースがいくつか記載されており、最高の牝馬たちの間でエキサイティングな競争が保証されていました。

race sport animal

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noun

女性, 女たち

A woman, or women considered as a group.

Examples :

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

私たちのブッククラブの女性たちが、来月の課題図書を選びました。

person human group