DISTAFF - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
distaff (noun)
/ˈdɪstæf/
Giải nghĩa:
A tool used in spinning, particularly in hand spinning, where it is used to keep the unspun fibers untangled and in order
Ví dụ:
The artisan skillfully used the distaff to create beautiful threads.
distaff (adjective)
/ˈdɪstæf/
Giải nghĩa:
Associated with women or female roles
Ví dụ:
In their wedding, she looked after the distaff side of the family.
Cách sử dụng
The word 'distaff' refers to a tool used for spinning fibers, such as wool or flax, into yarn. It is usually a long stick with a spindle at the top. The word 'distaff' can also be used to refer to the female side of a family or a group of women. For example, "The distaff members of the family gathered for a reunion."In modern usage, the term 'distaff' is often used to refer to activities or occupations that are traditionally associated with women. For example, "The education and healthcare industries are dominated by distaff workers." Overall, the word 'distaff' has historical and gendered connotations and is most commonly used in discussions of textile production, family relations, and the gendered division of labor.
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