• Spool

    Pronunciation

    • Rhymes: -uːl
    • Rhymes: -ÊŠÉ™l

    Origin 1

    Full definition of spool

    Noun

    spool

    (plural spools)
    1. A device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.
    2. (computing) A temporary storage area for electronic mail, etc.

    Verb

    1. To wind on a spool or spools.
    2. (computing) To send files to a device or a program (a spooler or a daemon that puts them in a queue for processing at a later time).

    Origin 2

    From spa and pool

    Noun

    spool

    (plural spools)
    1. A small swimming pool that can be used also as a spa.
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