Bobbin

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A bobbin or spool is a spindle or cylinder, with or without flanges, on which yarn, thread, wire, tape or film is wound.^{[1][full citation needed]} Bobbins are typically found in industrial textile machinery,^[2] as well as in sewing machines, fishing reels, tape measures, film rolls, cassette tapes, within electronic and electrical equipment, and for various other applications.^{[not verified in body]}