HyperDic: distaff

English > 3 senses of the word distaff:
ADJECTIVEalldistaff, femalecharacteristic of or peculiar to a woman
NOUNstatedistaffthe sphere of work by women
artifactdistaffthe staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning
English > distaff: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningcharacteristic of or peculiar to a woman.
Synonymfemale
Broaderfeminineassociated with women and not with men
Spanishfemenino
Nounsdistaffthe sphere of work by women
English > distaff: 3 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe sphere of work by women.
Broadersphere, domain, area, orbit, field, arenaA particular environment or walk of life
Adjectivesdistaffcharacteristic of or peculiar to a woman
English > distaff: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningThe staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning.
Part ofspinning wheelA small domestic / domestic spinning machine with a single spindle that is driven by hand or foot
BroaderstaffA strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
Spanishrueca

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