Main Entry:

bob·bin

Pronunciation:

\ˈbä-bən\

Function:

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 wire ; also : the reel it is wound on2: a cotton cord formerly used by dressmakers for piping