bobbin
|bob/bin|
B2
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/ˈbɑːbɪn/
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/ˈbɒbɪn/
thread holder
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bobbin' originates from French, specifically the word 'bobine,' where 'bobine' meant 'small wheel or drum.'
Historical Evolution
'bobine' transformed into the English word 'bobbin' during the late Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small wheel or drum,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a reel for thread or yarn.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small cylinder or reel on which thread, yarn, or wire is wound, used especially in sewing machines.
She replaced the empty bobbin in her sewing machine.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a cylindrical or conical pin or spindle on which yarn is wound in spinning.
The bobbin was full of colorful yarn.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42