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bobbin in French

bobbin in French is bobine, canette — bobbin means a spool that wire is wound onto.

bobbin in French

bobine
noun
A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
bobine
noun
In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.
canette
noun
In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.

What does "bobbin" mean?

  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.
    "Wind the bobbin, place it in the machine, and raise the thread."
  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.
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bobbin in a sentence

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

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What is "bobbin" in French?
"bobbin" in French is bobine, canette. bobbin means: A spool that wire is wound onto.
Are there other ways to say "bobbin" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "bobbin": bobine, canette.
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