1. a spinning wheel used in India and other South Asian countries for spinning thread or yarn by hand
Usage: also spelled charkha; from Hindi/Sanskrit origin; historically significant in Indian textile production and independence movement

Examples

• The artisan used a traditional charka to spin cotton into fine thread.
• In India, the charka became a symbol of self-sufficiency and resistance to colonial rule.
• She learned to operate the charka from her grandmother, continuing a family craft.
• The museum displayed an antique charka alongside other textile-making tools.
• Mahatma Gandhi promoted the use of the charka as part of the independence movement.