Platen and Spindle

Platen

Platen noun - The roller on a typewriter against which the keys strike.
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Spindle and platen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spindle" instead a noun "Platen".

Nearby Word: plate

Spindle

Spindle noun - A stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning.
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Platen and spindle are semantically related. You can use "Platen" instead a noun "Spindle".

Nearby Words: spindly, spindling, spindled
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