Definition of spool - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
textilescylinder for winding thread or wire
- She placed the thread on the spool.
2.
media hardwareDated reel used to store film or magnetic tapeDated
- The old projector still had a film spool loaded..
3.
computer processingTECH. temporary storage for electronic dataTECH.
- Emails are stored in the spool.
4.
aviationTECH. rotating part of a gas turbine engineTECH.
- The engine's spool needs regular maintenance.
5.
leisureRare US small pool used as a spaRare US
- They relaxed in the backyard spool.
Verb
1.
windingwind thread or tape onto a round reel for neat storage
- She spooled the thread carefully onto the reel.
2.
technologyTECH. send data to a temporary storage areaTECH.
- The system spooled the document to the printer queue.
Images of spool
cylinder for winding thread or wire 
reel used to store film or magnetic tape 
rotating part of a gas turbine engine
Expressions with spool
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to release or let out gradually
The fisherman spooled out the line slowly.
slow down or wind down a machine
The technician spooled down the equipment for maintenance.
prefabricated pipe section with fittings for easy installation
The engineer ordered a pipe spool for the new project.
Origin of spool
Middle Dutch, spoele (reel)
Terms with spool included in their meaning
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spool
cylindrical object for winding thread or film
tools
wind line onto a spinning spool
string toy
toy with a spool spun up and down
equipment
rotating drum or spool used to wind, store, and unwind cable
film format
length of film with paper backing on a spool
toys
toy made from a spool and rubber band
heraldry
spool or skein of golden thread
sewing
spool or reel for winding thread or yarn
textile
spool or cylinder around which wire is coiled
electronics
spool for winding insulated wire in electromagnetic devices
spool
cylindrical object for winding thread or wire
circus toy
juggling tool with a spool and string
weaving tool
cone-shaped spool used in weaving to wind thread
film
appear in succession like from a film spool
textiles
device for winding thread onto a spool
wrapping
wound or wrapped around a spool
technology
stored or managed in a spool
mechanics
involving winding onto a reel or spool
Examples of spool in a sentence
A spool of wire was needed for the project. The technician replaced the empty spool with a new one. A damaged spool can ruin the entire film. The data was temporarily held in the spool. Files are queued in the spool for printing. Technicians inspected the spool for any signs of wear.
A damaged spool can affect engine performance. The hotel added a heated spool beside the patio. After dinner, they soaked in the spool. He spooled the film onto the projector. The machine automatically spools the cable neatly. The computer spooled the video file for playback. Data was spooled to the server for processing.
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- French:bobine, enrouler, ...
- German:Spule, aufspulen, ...
- Italian:rocchetto, avvolgere, ...
- Spanish:carrete, bobinar, ...
- Portuguese:carretel, enrolar, ...
- Chinese:线轴, 缠绕, ...
- Japanese:スプール, 巻き取る, ...
- Arabic:بَكَرَة, لَفَّ, ...
- Hebrew:סְלִיל, לְגַלְגֵּל, ...
- Russian:катушка, наматывать, ...
- Ukrainian:шпуля, намотувати, ...
- Hindi:बॉबिन, लपेटना, ...
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