Spool
Pronunciation: /ˈspuːl/
Spool (noun)
- a small cylinder that holds thread or wire, used in sewing or crafts.
- a device or file where data is temporarily stored before being processed.
Examples
- The spool of thread rolled off the table.
- She placed the spool back in the sewing kit.
Common collocations: wooden spool, spool of thread, empty spool, print spool, spool file
Spool (verb)
- to wind thread, wire, or film onto a spool.
- to store data temporarily in a queue before processing.
Examples
- She spooled the thread carefully to avoid tangles.
- He spooled the fishing line onto the reel.