spool

IPA: spˈuɫ

noun

  • A reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.
  • (aviation) One of the rotating assemblies of a gas turbine engine, composed of one or more turbine stages, a shaft, and one or more compressor or fan stages.
  • (computing) A temporary storage area for electronic mail, etc.
  • A small swimming pool that can be used also as a spa.

verb

  • To wind on a spool or spools.
  • (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).
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Examples of "spool" in Sentences

  • A spool is fixed to the main rod.
  • Both the spool and the rim are stationary.
  • A spool is rotatably mounted on the framework.
  • A spool for the line is located in the housing.
  • Any one spool can be replaced without disturbing any other spool.
  • Each of the spool output gears are provided with unidirectional brakes.
  • A spool actuator member controls extension of the spool from the valve.
  • Also provided is a rotatable spool having a line wound around the spool.
  • A spring acting on the spool rotates the spool to wind the cable on the spool.
  • The ends of the spool are preferably eccentric so as to cause the toy to wobble.
  • If you want to add extra distance make sure the spool is completely full of line.
  • The spool is oversized and allows for a lot of line but it feels bulky and over sized.
  • The rotating bail cup a short unskirted spool is in, prevents the line from doing this.
  • I replace light casting lines as soon as I notice any loss of line flexibility (the line starts to retain spool loops rather than straightening out nice and smooth).

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