Bobbin — A bobbin is a spindle or cylinder, with or without flanges, on which wire, yarn, thread or film is wound. Bobbins are typically found in sewing machines, cameras, and within electronic equipment.In non electrical applications the bobbin is used… … Wikipedia
bobbin — UK [ˈbɒbɪn] / US [ˈbɑbɪn] noun [countable] Word forms bobbin : singular bobbin plural bobbins a small round object around which thread (= thin string used for sewing) is wound … English dictionary
bobbin — [[t]bɒ̱bɪn[/t]] bobbins N COUNT A bobbin is a small round object on which thread or wool is wound to hold it, for example on a sewing machine … English dictionary
round — adj 1. circular, cycloid, disklike, discoid; ring shaped, ringlike, ringed, hoop, hooplike, hooped, rotiform, annular; cylindrical, tubular; spherical, spheroidal, spheroid, spheric, spheral, spheroidic, ball shaped, globelike, globe shaped,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
bobbin — noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1530 1. a. a cylinder or spindle on which yarn or thread is wound (as in a sewing machine) b. any of various small round devices on which threads are wound for working handmade lace c. a coil of insulated… … New Collegiate Dictionary
bobbin — bob|bin [ˈbɔbın US ˈba: ] n [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: bobine] a small round object that you wind thread onto, especially for a ↑sewing machine →↑spool, reel ↑reel … Dictionary of contemporary English
bobbin — bob|bin [ babın ] noun count a small round object around which THREAD (=thin string used for sewing) is wound … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
bobbin — noun (C) a small round object that you wind thread onto, especially for a sewing machine compare reel 1 (1a) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
bobbin lace — /ˈbɒbən ˌleɪs/ (say bobuhn .lays) noun lace made by hand with bobbins of thread, the threads being twisted round pins stuck into a pattern placed on a pillow …
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