Bobbins

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑbɪnz/

Definitions of bobbins

noun small, typically cylindrical object around which thread is wound for use in sewing or weaving

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy some bobbins for my sewing machine.

A2 She couldn't find any spare bobbins for her embroidery project.

B1 The tailor used different colored bobbins to sew the dress.

B2 The thread kept getting tangled in the bobbins, causing a delay in production.

C1 The antique sewing machine had a collection of rare bobbins in its drawer.

C2 The artisan crafted intricate lace using specialized bobbins made of wood and metal.

Examples of bobbins in a Sentence

formal The seamstress carefully wound the thread around the bobbins before starting to sew.

informal I can't find any spare bobbins for my sewing machine, do you have any?

slang I'm all bobbinsed up with this project, it's taking forever to finish!

figurative Her mind was a jumble of thoughts, like a tangled mess of bobbins.

Grammatical Forms of bobbins

• plural: bobbins
• present tense: bobbin
• future tense: will bobbin
• perfect tense: have bobbin
• continuous tense: is bobbinning
• singular: bobbin
• positive degree: bobbin
• infinitive: to bobbin
• gerund: bobbinning
• participle: bobbinning

Origin and Evolution of bobbins

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'bobbins' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'bobine' meaning a small ball of thread.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bobbins' evolved to refer to small spools or cylinders used for holding thread in sewing or weaving, and also came to be used figuratively to describe something considered insignificant or worthless.