bobbin

UK
/ˈbɒb.ɪn/
US
/ˈbɑː.bɪn/

Translations

bobbinnoun
bobbins
pl
UK
/ˈbɒb.ɪn/
US
/ˈbɑː.bɪn/
She wound the thread around the bobbin.
Она намотала нить на катушку.
Additional translations
bobbinadjective
UK
/ˈbɒb.ɪn/
US
/ˈbɑː.bɪn/
Attributive use: used before another noun to denote something related to or designed for bobbins (e.g., bobbin case, bobbin winder).

Definitions

bobbinnoun
A cylinder or spindle on which yarn or thread is wound, used especially in weaving and sewing machines.
She replaced the empty bobbin in her sewing machine with a full one to continue her project.
A small reel or spool used to hold thread, wire, or film.
The film was carefully wound onto a bobbin for storage.
A cylindrical core on which insulated wire is wound to form an electrical coil or transformer.
The technician slipped the copper wire-wrapped bobbin back into the transformer housing.
bobbinadjective
Relating to or designed for use with a bobbin.
She bought a new bobbin winder to speed up her sewing work.