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bobbin

noun bob·bin \ ˈbä-bən \
|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

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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BOBBIN Defined for English Language Learners

bobbin

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Definition of bobbin for English Language Learners

  • : a round object with flat ends and a tube in its center around which thread or yarn is wound

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