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bobbin
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/buˈbinɐ/bo·bi·na
Definitions
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A cylinder or spool for winding thread, yarn, film, tape, etc.
Usage examples
“The sewing machine's bobbin ran out of thread.”
“He loaded a new film bobbin into the camera.”
Common combinations
thread bobbinfilm bobbintape bobbin
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An electrical component consisting of a conductor wound into a spiral, used to introduce inductance.
Usage examples
“The ignition coil in the car needed replacing.”
“An inductor coil is used in this filter circuit.”
Common combinations
ignition coilinduction coilelectrical coil