bobbin
bob·bin
noun \ˈbä-bən\Definition of BOBBIN
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 on
2
: a cotton cord formerly used by dressmakers for piping
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First Known Use: 1530
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