Bobbin: meaning, definitions and examples

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bobbin

 

[ หˆbษ’bษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sewing tool

A bobbin is a small cylindrical object that is used in sewing to hold the thread. It typically fits into a sewing machine or can be used with hand-sewing techniques. The bobbin helps create stitches by providing a source of thread from beneath the fabric. There are various types of bobbins, each designed for specific sewing machines or applications.

Synonyms

reel, spool

Examples of usage

  • I need to replace the bobbin on my sewing machine.
  • She wound the thread onto the bobbin carefully.
  • The machine is jammed because the bobbin is stuck.

Translations

Translations of the word "bobbin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bobina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‰เคฌเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spule

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ spool

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั‚ัƒัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szpula

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒ“ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bobine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carrete

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bobin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ’€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูƒุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cรญvka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cievka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บฟ่ฝด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spรณla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั‚ัƒัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bobin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carrete

Etymology

The term 'bobbin' comes from the Middle English word 'bobene', which is a diminutive form derived from 'bob', meaning a small or short item. The evolution of the word is linked to the craft of textiles and sewing, dating back to the medieval period when bobbins were primarily made of wood and used for winding thread. As sewing technology developed, the bobbin became an integral component of sewing machines in the 19th century, revolutionizing the way textiles were made. The different designs and materials used in modern bobbins, such as metal and plastic, have made the term more widely recognized in both amateur and industrial sewing contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,850, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.