Synonyms of the word bobbin


BOBBINREEL - SPOOL - WINDER

bobbin

  • n. A spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled.
  • n. In a sewing machine, the small spool that holds the lower thread.
  • n. The little rounded piece of wood at the end of a latch string, which is pulled to raise the latch.
  • n. (haberdashery) A fine cord or narrow braid.

reel

  • n. A lively dance of the Highlanders of Scotland; also, the music to the dance; -- often called Scotch reel.
  • n. A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.
  • n. (textiles) A machine on which yarn is wound and measured into lays and hanks, —-- for cotton or linen…
  • n. (agriculture) A device consisting of radial arms with horizontal stats, connected with a harvesting machine,…
  • n. (film) A short compilation of sample film work used as a demonstrative resume in the entertainment industry.
  • v. To wind on a reel.
  • v. To spin or revolve repeatedly.
  • v. To unwind, to bring or acquire something by spinning or winding something else.
  • v. To walk shakily or unsteadily; to stagger; move as if drunk or not in control of oneself.
  • v. (reel back) To back off or step away unsteadily and quickly.
  • v. To make or cause to reel.
  • v. To have a whirling sensation; to be giddy.
  • v. To be in shock.
  • v. (obsolete) To roll.

spool

  • n. A device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.
  • n. (computing) A temporary storage area for electronic mail, etc.
  • v. To wind on a spool or spools.
  • v. (computing) To send files to a device or a program (a spooler or a daemon that puts them in a queue for…
  • n. A small swimming pool that can be used also as a spa.

winder

  • n. A textile worker, or machine, that winds cloth.
  • n. A spool around which something is wound.
  • n. A key or knob for winding a clock, watch or clockwork mechanism.
  • n. One of the steps of a spiral staircase (as opposed to a flyer, or straight step).
  • n. (slang) A blow that winds somebody, or takes away their breath.
  • v. To fan; to clean grain with a fan.
  • n. Eye dialect spelling of window.

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