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- [bob-in]
- /ˈbɒb ɪn/
- /ˈbɒb.ɪn/
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- [bob-in]
- /ˈbɒb ɪn/
Definitions of bobbin word
- countable noun bobbin A bobbin is a small round object on which thread or wool is wound to hold it, for example on a sewing machine. 3
- noun bobbin a spool or reel on which thread or yarn is wound, being unwound as required; spool; reel 3
- noun bobbin narrow braid or cord used as binding or for trimming 3
- noun bobbin a device consisting of a short bar and a length of string, used to control a wooden door latch 3
- noun bobbin a spool on which insulated wire is wound to form the coil of a small electromagnetic device, such as a bell or buzzer 3
- noun bobbin the coil of such a spool 3
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Origin of bobbin
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Middle French bobine hank of thread, perhaps bob- an expressive base akin to bob2 + -ine -ine2
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Parts of speech for Bobbin
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conjunction
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bobbin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bobbin usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bobbin
noun bobbin
- cord — Cord is strong, thick string.
- cylinder — A cylinder is an object with flat circular ends and long straight sides.
- pin — Personal Identification Number
- coil — A coil of rope or wire is a length of it that has been wound into a series of loops.
- spindle — a rounded rod, usually of wood, tapering toward each end, used in hand-spinning to twist into thread the fibers drawn from the mass on the distaff, and on which the thread is wound as it is spun.
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