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spole — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bobbin noun A spool that wire is wound onto.
  • coil noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
  • reel noun A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
  • spool noun A cylinder that thread, wire, film, or cable is wound around.

Senses

spole is used for these senses in English:

  • bobbin A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
  • bobbin In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.
  • coil (electronics) A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.
  • reel To spin or revolve repeatedly.
  • spool A reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.

bobbin — full definition

  1. noun A spool that wire is wound onto.
  2. noun The small spool inside a sewing machine that holds the thread underneath the fabric.
  3. noun A small round piece of wood on a latch string, pulled to lift the latch.
  4. noun A thin cord or narrow braided trim.

coil — full definition

  1. noun Something wound into a spiral or helix shape.
  2. verb To wind something into rings or loops.
  3. noun A T-shaped or hormonal intrauterine device used for contraception.
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