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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Machine and needle components Hook hook The lockstitch machine component that catches the needle-thread loop around the bobbin. Steppstichgreifer
Translations
DE Steppstichgreifer
FR Crochet
ES Garfio
IT Crochet
CN 旋梭
VN Móc ổ