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Meaning of bobbin

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bobbin

noun

Definitions

  1. A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.

  2. In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.

    Example: Wind the bobbin, place it in the machine, and raise the thread.

  3. The little rounded piece of wood at the end of a latch string, which is pulled to raise the latch.

  4. (haberdashery) A fine cord or narrow braid.