bobbin
2 synonyms for bobbin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A spool that wire is wound onto.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from French bobine, recorded in English since 1530.
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