Unspool

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈspuːl/

Unspool (verb)

  1. To let something, like thread or film, come off a roll or spool.
  2. To gradually unwind or unfold something that is tightly wound.

Examples

  • The technician will unspool the wire carefully.
  • She decided to unspool the film to see the scenes.

Common collocations: unspool the cable, slowly unspool, unspool the thread, carefully unspool

Synonyms of Unspool

Neutral

Antonyms of Unspool

  • — To wind something onto a spool.