tailpin

As nouns the difference between terms and tailpin

is that terms is while tailpin is the centre in the spindle of a turning lathe.

As nouns the difference between tailpin and tailspin

is that tailpin is the centre in the spindle of a turning lathe while tailspin is the rapid, uncontrollable descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral.

As nouns the difference between tailpin and tailfin

is that tailpin is the centre in the spindle of a turning lathe while tailfin is a fin at the tail of a fish, caudal fin.

As nouns the difference between endpin and tailpin

is that endpin is the spike of a cello or double bass that makes contact with the floor while tailpin is the centre in the spindle of a turning lathe.

As nouns the difference between lathe and tailpin

is that lathe is an administrative division of the county of Kent, in England, from the Anglo-Saxon period until it fell entirely out of use in the early twentieth century while tailpin is the centre in the spindle of a turning lathe.

As a verb lathe

is to invite; bid; ask.

As nouns the difference between spindle and tailpin

is that spindle is a rod used for spinning and then winding natural fibres (especially wool), usually consisting of a shaft and a circular whorl positioned at either the upper or lower end of the shaft when suspended vertically from the forming thread while tailpin is the centre in the spindle of a turning lathe.

As a verb spindle

is to make into a long tapered shape.