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English noun: spool

1. spool (artifact) a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound


Synonymsbobbin, reel


Broader (hypernym)winder


Narrower (hyponym)filature, shuttle


English verb: spool

1. spool (possession) transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)transfer


Domain categorycomputer science, computing

2. spool (contact) wind onto a spool or a reel


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)roll, twine, wind, wrap


Narrower (hyponym)cheese









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