spool Synonyms
Another word for spool
• noun (Context 1)
A cylindrical device, typically with a rim at each end, on which thread, wire, cable, or magnetic tape is wound.
"She reached into her sewing kit and pulled out a reel of black thread."
• verb (Context 2)
To wind thread, wire, magnetic tape, or a similar material onto a cylindrical device.
"The machine automatically spools the freshly manufactured copper wire onto large wooden reels."
• noun (Context 3)
A temporary storage area or buffer in a computer memory or disk where data is held until a device, such as a printer, is ready to process it.
"The document was sent to the print buffer and will be printed as soon as the current job finishes."
• verb (Context 4)
To draw out, unroll, or unfold from a cylinder (often used with 'out').
"The fisherman watched the line unspool out rapidly as the large catch swam away."
• verb (Context 5)
To send data to a temporary storage area or buffer in a computer to await processing by a peripheral device.
"The operating system spools the print jobs so that the user can continue working without waiting for the printer."
Opposites of spool
The opposite of spool shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: