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bobbinet

noun

bob·​bi·​net ˈbä-bə-ˌnet How to pronounce bobbinet (audio)
Synonyms of bobbinetnext
: a machine-made net of cotton, silk, or nylon usually with hexagonal mesh

Word History

Etymology

blend of bobbin and net

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bobbinet was in 1814

Cite this Entry

“Bobbinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobbinet. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

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