Bobbins Meaning in English
word · lemma: bobbin
ˈbɑbən
BAH-buhn
bˈɒbɪnz
BOB-inz
Definition
Bobbins are small cylinders or spools, usually made of plastic or metal, used to hold thread, yarn, or wire, especially in sewing machines.
Usage & Nuances
"Bobbins" is mostly used in textile or sewing contexts; in everyday English, it's not common outside these areas. Word often appears in the plural for sewing. In northern British slang, 'bobbins' can also mean 'nonsense' or 'something bad', but this is informal and regional.
Spanish: bobinas - carretes (costura)Portuguese (BR): bobinas - carretéis (costura)Portuguese (PT): bobinas - carretéis (costura)Chinese (Simplified): 线轴 - 纱筒Chinese (Traditional): 線軸 - 紗筒Hindi: बॉबिन्सArabic: بكرات (الخياطة)Bengali: ববিনRussian: шпулькиJapanese: ボビンVietnamese: suốt chỉKorean: 실패Turkish: masura - makara (dikiş için)Urdu: بوبنIndonesian: boben
Example Sentences
She put new bobbins in her sewing machine.
basic
The box was full of colorful bobbins.
basic
Please pass me the bobbins for the next project.
basic
I always keep extra bobbins ready so I don't run out while sewing.
natural
Those old bobbins belonged to my grandmother.
natural
You can't sew without loaded bobbins.
natural