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n. (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle n. a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc. n. …

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  1. n. (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle n. a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc. n. any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts