Defn: Having long, slender legs. Addison.
SPINDLESHANKS
Spin"dle*shanks`, n.
Defn: A person with slender shanks, or legs; — used humorously or in contempt.
SPINDLE-SHAPED
Spin"dle-shaped`, a.
1. Having the shape of a spindle.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: Thickest in the middle, and tapering to both ends; fusiform; — applied chiefly to roots.
SPINDLETAIL
Spin"dle*tail`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The pintail duck. [Local, U.S.]
SPINDLEWORM
Spin"dle*worm`, n. (Zoöl.)