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Bobbin

A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.

📖 Definitions of "Bobbin"

noun
  1. 1

    A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.

  2. 2

    In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.

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

  3. 3

    The little rounded piece of wood at the end of a latch string, which is pulled to raise the latch.

  4. 4

    (haberdashery) A fine cord or narrow braid.

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