Filature

Definition:

  • (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.

Compare filature with other words:

bobbin vs. filature

filature vs. spool

cocoon vs. filature

filature vs. silk

filature vs. reel

filature vs. thread

fibre vs. filature