Bobbin
(noun)
A cylindrical object around which thread or yarn is wound for use in various textile processes, such as weaving and sewing.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french bobin, of uncertain origin.
Examples:
- The lace-maker carefully wound the thread around the bobbin.
- Bobbins of different colors were used to create the multicolored pattern on the tapestry.
- The sewing machine had a built-in bobbin winder to make threading the needle easier.
- Bobbin lace is a traditional technique that uses bobbins to create delicate patterns.
- He filled the bobbin with thread and continued to sew.