noun
bobbin
Bobbin (noun) means a spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
noun
1
A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
2
In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.
3
The little rounded piece of wood at the end of a latch string, which is pulled to raise the latch.
4
A fine cord or narrow braid.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French bobine, recorded in English since 1530.
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What is the meaning of bobbin?
"bobbin" (noun) means a spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
What are the different meanings of bobbin?
"bobbin" has 3 main meanings: 1. A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled; 2. In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread; 3. The little rounded piece of wood at the end of a latch string, which is pulled to raise the latch.