bobbin

Definition

A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.

Etymology

Borrowed from French bobine, recorded in English since 1530.

Example Sentences

• "Ignition coils using a bobbin molded from high-performance polyester withstand open-circuit bench tests to 70kV."
• "Wind the bobbin, place it in the machine, and raise the thread."
• "She went from the linhay and boldly pulled the bobbin of the fuel-house door."