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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Machine and needle components Sewing head sewing head The main machine unit containing the stitch-forming mechanisms. Nähkopf
Translations
DE Nähkopf
FR Tête de couture
ES Cabezal de costura
IT Testa di cucitura
CN 缝纫机头
VN Đầu máy may
Machine and needle components Sewing machine sewing machine A machine used to create stitches and seams with thread. Nähmaschine
Translations
DE Nähmaschine
FR Machine à coudre
ES Máquina de coser
IT Macchina per cucire
CN 缝纫机
VN Máy may
Machine and needle components Short groove short groove The shorter groove on the opposite side of certain sewing-machine needles. Kurzrinne
Translations
DE Kurzrinne
FR Rainure courte
ES Ranura corta
IT Scanalatura corta
CN 短槽
VN Rãnh ngắn
Not to be confused with Do not translate as Hohlkehle; the needle scarf is Hohlkehle.