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Definition of distaff - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
craftsDated tool holding fibers for spinningDated
- She used a distaff to hold the wool.
2.
familyDated female side of a familyDated
- The distaff side of his family comes from Spain.
3.
genderDated women considered as a groupDated
- The distaff gathered for the meeting.
4.
horse racingTECH. US race for female horsesTECH. US
- She bet on the distaff race.
5.
women's workDated activities traditionally associated with womenDated
- Cooking was once considered distaff work.
Adjective
1.
familyDated pertaining to the maternal side of a familyDated
- He inherited the distaff lineage.
2.
genderDated relating to women or their rolesDated
- She wrote a book on distaff issues.
Images of distaff
tool holding fibers for spinning
Expressions with distaff
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spiny Mediterranean plant with yellow flowers and edible stems
Distaff thistle grows wild in southern Europe.
female side or branch of a family
The distaff side of his family is quite large.
relating to the female or mother's side of a family
He inherited his talent on the distaff side.
Origin of distaff
Old English, distæf (stick for spinning)
Examples of distaff in a sentence
A distaff was essential for her spinning wheel. The distaff members gathered for a family reunion. Her inheritance came from the distaff side. The distaff side of the family was well-represented at the reunion. In the novel, the distaff characters were portrayed with depth and complexity. The distaff was the highlight of the racing day.
Many spectators gathered for the distaff competition. Embroidery was part of the distaff arts. Distaff duties included weaving and sewing. Her distaff heritage was rich with tradition. The distaff influence shaped his upbringing. The distaff side of the family gathered. She explored distaff perspectives in her essay.
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- French:quenouille, maternel, ...
- German:Rocken, mütterlich, ...
- Italian:arcolaio, materno, ...
- Spanish:huso, materno, ...
- Portuguese:roca, materna, ...
- Chinese:纺纱杆, 母系的, ...
- Japanese:ディスタフ, 母方の, ...
- Arabic:عَصا الغَزل, أُمُومِي, ...
- Hebrew:פֶּלֶךְ, אִמָּהִי, ...
- Russian:прялка, материнский, ...
- Ukrainian:прядка, материнський, ...
- Hindi:डिस्टाफ, मातृपक्षीय, ...
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