distaff
🇺🇸
/ˈdɪstæf/
🇬🇧
/ˈdɪstɑːf/
noun
R
A spinning tool with a stick and a crosspiece for holding fibers.
Grandma used a distaff to spin wool into yarn.
奶奶使用一根纺锤把羊毛纺成纱线。
R
A symbol of women's work in the home.
The distaff side of the family managed all the cooking and cleaning.
家里的女性亲属负责所有的烹饪和清洁工作。
translation
纺锤, 女性家务劳动的象征
词形变化
Plural
distaffs