Filature

[filәtʃә]

(noun.) a bobbin used in spinning silk into thread.

Checked by Douglas--From WordNet

(n.) A drawing out into threads; hence, the reeling of silk from cocoons.

(n.) A reel for drawing off silk from cocoons; also, an establishment for reeling silk.

Inputed by Isabella

n. the reeling of silk or the place where it is done.—n. Fil′atory a machine for forming or spinning threads.

Checker: Marie