← BackshareGuessspindling/ˈspɪndlɪŋ/adjectiveLong, thin, and weak; spindly.The spindling stems of the plant bent under the weight of the rain.He drew a spindling figure with long, thin arms and legs.The old chair had spindling legs that looked like they might break.SynonymsspindlythinlankyAntonymssturdy