noun Download 🔗Share The process of drawing fibres into threads, especially the process of reeling raw silk from cocoons. Examples : "The small village relied heavily on the filature to produce high-quality silk thread, providing jobs for many families. " material process industry agriculture machine technology technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A spool or bobbin used for the above. Examples : "The tailor used the filature to wind the thread onto the bobbin before sewing the buttons. " material utensil machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A place where silk is reeled onto spools. Examples : "The small village was once known for its bustling filature, where silkworms' cocoons were transformed into fine silk threads. " industry building place machine agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
