Definition

Noun: A spinning frame is a type of spinning machine used in textile manufacturing. Its primary function is to mechanically perform the processes of drawing out fibers, twisting them to add strength, and then winding the resulting yarn onto a bobbin or spool.

Usage

The term is used specifically in the context of industrial textile production and the history of technology. It refers to the machine itself. * The invention of the spinning frame was a pivotal development in the Industrial Revolution. * The mill installed new spinning frames to increase yarn production.

Advanced Usage

• The spinning frame is often discussed in contrast to earlier machines like the spinning jenny or the water frame, highlighting its role in automating and scaling up yarn production.

Variants and Related Words

• Spinning Jenny (n): An earlier, multi-spool spinning machine.
• Water Frame (n): A spinning frame that was originally powered by water.
• Spinning Mule (n): A later, more advanced spinning machine that combined principles of the spinning jenny and the spinning frame.

Synonyms

• Spinning machine

Related Terms

• Draw: To pull and elongate the fibers.
• Twist: To spin the fibers together to form yarn.
• Wind: To coil the finished yarn onto a bobbin.

Noun

1. spinning machine that draws, twists, and winds yarn