bobbinet

[ bob-uh-net ]

noun

1. a net of hexagonal mesh, made on a lace machine.

bobbinet

/ ˌbɒbɪˈnɛt /

noun

1. a netted fabric of hexagonal mesh, made on a lace machine

Word History and Origins

Origin of bobbinet¹

First recorded in 1805–15; bobbi(n) + net ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of bobbinet¹

C19: see bobbin , net ¹

Example Sentences

The lace manufacturers of Europe experienced a serious set-back in 1818 when bobbinet was first made in France.

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The eggs were slightly adhesive, clinging to the hand and to the bobbinet seine.

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In 1809 bobbin net was invented, and in 1837 the Jacquard system was applied to the bobbinet machine.

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It is also good (much diluted) for thin white muslin and bobbinet.

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Bobbinet laces, if ironed at all, should be ironed diagonally, as in this way only can the mesh retain its shape.

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