Charkha
चरखा
CHAR-kha
A traditional Indian spinning wheel.
Meaning & usage
The charkha is a traditional spinning wheel used in India for spinning cotton and other fibers into thread or yarn. It gained cultural significance during the Indian independence movement, symbolizing self-reliance and the Swadeshi movement, as promoted by Mahatma Gandhi. The charkha is often associated with simplicity and the rural lifestyle.
In a sentence
Mahatma Gandhi often used the charkha as a symbol of self-sufficiency and independence.
As seen in crosswords
Charkha is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Indian spinning wheel” (7)
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