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Distaff
UK
/ˈdɪstɑːf/
US
/ˈdɪstæf/
Translation distaff into russian
distaff
Noun
UK
/ˈdɪstɑːf/
US
/ˈdɪstæf/
The old woman sat by the fire with her distaff, spinning wool.
Старушка сидела у огня с прялкой, прядя шерсть.
The distaff side of the family gathered for the reunion.
Женская линия семьи собралась на встречу.
distaff
Adjective
UK
/ˈdɪstɑːf/
US
/ˈdɪstæf/
The distaff side of the family gathered for the reunion.
Женская сторона семьи собралась на встречу.
Additional translations
Definitions
distaff
Noun
UK
/ˈdɪstɑːf/
US
/ˈdɪstæf/
A staff used in spinning, on which wool or flax is wound before spinning.
The spinner carefully wound the flax around the distaff before beginning her work.
The female side of a family.
The distaff side of the family gathered for the annual reunion.
distaff
Adjective
UK
/ˈdɪstɑːf/
US
/ˈdɪstæf/
Relating to the female side of a family or lineage.
The distaff side of the family gathered for the reunion, sharing stories of their ancestors.
Idioms and phrases
distaff side
The family tree was traced through the distaff side.
женская линия
Генеалогическое древо прослежено по женской линии.
distaff member
She was the only distaff member of the club.
женский член
Она была единственным женским членом клуба.
distaff division
The distaff division of the company held a meeting.
женское подразделение
Женское подразделение компании провело собрание.
distaff race
The distaff race was scheduled for the morning.
женская гонка
Женская гонка была запланирована на утро.
distaff influence
The distaff influence in the office was significant.
влияние женщин
Влияние женщин в офисе было значительным.