Definitions for: Spool


[n] a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
[v] wind onto a spool or a reel
[v] (computer science) transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage



Webster (1913) Definition: Spool, n. [OE. spole, OD. spoele, D. spoel; akin to G.
spule, OHG. spuola, Dan. & Sw. spole.]
A piece of cane or red with a knot at each end, or a hollow
cylinder of wood with a ridge at each end, used to wind
thread or yarn upon.

Spool stand, an article holding spools of thread, turning
on pins, -- used by women at their work.


Spool, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spooled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Spooling.]
To wind on a spool or spools.

Synonyms: bobbin, reel

See Also: cheese, filature, roll, shuttle, transfer, twine, wind, winder, wrap

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