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.
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