Bobbin

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.

    "Ignition coils using a bobbin molded from high-performance polyester withstand open-circuit bench tests to 70kV."

  2. 2
    a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound wordnet
  3. 3
    In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.

    "Wind the bobbin, place it in the machine, and raise the thread."

  4. 4
    The little rounded piece of wood at the end of a latch string, which is pulled to raise the latch.

    "She went from the linhay and boldly pulled the bobbin of the fuel-house door."

  5. 5
    A fine cord or narrow braid.

Etymology

Borrowed from French bobine, recorded in English since 1530.

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