Found 2 items, similar to filature.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: filature filature n : a bobbin used in spinning silk into thread
English → English (gcide) Definition: Filature Filature \Fil"a*ture\ (?; 135), n. [LL. filatura, fr. filare to spin: cf. F. filature. See Filatory.] 1. A drawing out into threads; hence, the reeling of silk from cocoons. --Ure. [1913 Webster] 2. A reel for drawing off silk from cocoons; also, an establishment for reeling silk. [1913 Webster]