Bobbin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bobbin is a noun meaning A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
Meaning
A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
More Meanings
- In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.
- The little rounded piece of wood at the end of a latch string, which is pulled to raise the latch.
- (haberdashery) A fine cord or narrow braid.
Example Sentences
Put the bobbin and the latch will go up
Wind the bobbin, place it in the machine, and raise the thread.
She went from the linhay and boldly pulled the bobbin of the fuel-house door.
Ignition coils using a bobbin molded from high-performance polyester withstand open-circuit bench tests to 70kV.
Word Forms
- bobbins
Synonyms for bobbin
Depending on context, synonyms include spool, reel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spool, reel, pirn, bobbinwork, filature, winder.
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