empty bobbin
[/ˈɛmpti ˈbɑːbɪn/]
nounpl: empty bobbins
carretel vazio
1. A bobbin (spool) that has no thread, yarn, or other material wound on it; a depleted spool ready for rewinding
The sewing machine needs a new thread because the bobbin is empty.
A máquina de costura precisa de um novo fio porque o carretel está vazio.
2. In textile manufacturing, a spindle or reel that has been completely unwound and is ready to be refilled
Workers collected all the empty bobbins from the spinning frames.
Os trabalhadores recolheram todos os carretéis vazios dos teares.
This is a technical term primarily used in textile manufacturing, sewing, and industrial contexts. In Brazil, it is particularly relevant in São Paulo's textile industry, one of the largest in the country. The term reflects the practical needs of seamstresses, tailors, and factory workers who regularly manage thread supplies.
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