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Definition of spooling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
technologyDated operation of storing data temporarily before processingDated
- Spooling helps manage print jobs efficiently.
Adjective
1.
mechanicsRare involving winding onto a reel or spoolRare
- The spooling mechanism ensures smooth thread distribution.
2.
technologyDated related to storing data temporarilyDated
- The spooling system improved the printer's efficiency.
Origin of spooling
Old English, spōl (spool) + -ing (action)
Examples of spooling in a sentence
High spooling on the server signaled a backlog in the video encoder. The spooling cable was neatly organized. Spooling wires can prevent tangling issues. Spooling techniques are essential in data management. The spooling process reduced wait times significantly.
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- French:mise en file d'attente, à enroulement, ...
- German:Zwischenspeicherung, spulend, ...
- Italian:spooling, di avvolgimento, ...
- Spanish:spooling, de bobinado, ...
- Portuguese:spooling, bobinador, ...
- Chinese:假脱机, 卷绕的, ...
- Japanese:スプーリング, 巻き取りの, ...
- Arabic:تَخْزِين مُؤقَّت, مُلَفّ على بَكَرَة, ...
- Hebrew:ספּוּלִינְג, מְלַפֵּף, ...
- Russian:спулинг, наматывающий, ...
- Ukrainian:спулінг, намотувальний, ...
- Hindi:स्पूलिंग, डेटा-संग्रहण, ...
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)
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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