Meaning Of The Word Spool

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What's The Definition Of Spool?

spool
countable noun: A spool is a round object onto which thread, tape, or film can be wound, especially before it is put into a machine.

spool in American English
a cylinder or roller, usually with a hole for a spindle from end to end and a rim at either end, upon which thread, wire, etc. is wound
intransitive verb: to wind
noun: any cylindrical piece or device on which something is wound
transitive verb: to wind on a spool

spool in British English
noun: a device around which magnetic tape, film, cotton, etc, can be automatically wound, with plates at top and bottom to prevent it from slipping off
verb: to wind or be wound onto a spool or reel

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