thread bobbin

[/θrɛd ˈbɑːbɪn/]
nounpl: thread bobbins
carretel de linha
1. A small spool or reel on which thread is wound, used in sewing machines or hand sewing
The sewing machine requires a new thread bobbin before you can start stitching.
A máquina de costura precisa de um novo carretel de linha antes de começar a costurar.
2. A cylindrical device that holds and dispenses thread in textile manufacturing or embroidery
The embroidery machine automatically winds the thread onto the bobbin.
A máquina de bordado enrola automaticamente a linha no carretel.
Thread bobbins are essential components in sewing culture in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, sewing is a common household skill, and carretéis de linha are found in most homes. The term is widely used in the textile industry, which is significant in Brazilian manufacturing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
spoolreelbobbinthread spool

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carretel de linha
most common term in Brazil
Brazil
bobina de linha
alternative term, less common
Portugal
carretel de linha
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
bobina
shorter alternative form

Related Words

sewing machinethreadneedlespindleshuttle
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