BOBBIN

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.

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bobbin

Noun

  1. A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
  2. In a , the small spool that holds the lower thread.
    Wind the bobbin, place it in the machine, and raise the thread.


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