🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

bobina

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bo-bee-na

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bobbin/ˈbɒb.ɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Ha sostituito la bobina per continuare a cucire."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A cylinder or cone around which thread or yarn is wound.

    "She replaced the empty bobbin with a new one to continue sewing her dress."
  2. 2

    A spool used in sewing machines to hold the lower thread.

    "Make sure to check the bobbin before starting the sewing project."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'bobbin' originates from the Middle English term 'bobin', which is derived from the Old French 'bobine', meaning a small reel or spool. The term has evolved over centuries, maintaining its association with textile and sewing applications.

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