Spool Meaning in English
word
ˈspuɫ
SPOOL
spˈuːl
SPOOL
Definition
A spool is a round object that thread, wire, film, or similar materials are wound around, usually in the shape of a cylinder.
Usage & Nuances
'Spool' is mainly used for thread, wire, film, or cable holders. In technical contexts, it can be used as a verb in computing ('to spool a print job'). Don't confuse with 'reel'; 'spool' is often smaller and specific for winding.
Spanish: bobina - carretePortuguese (BR): carretel - bobinaPortuguese (PT): bobina - carretoChinese (Simplified): 线轴 - 卷轴Chinese (Traditional): 線軸 - 捲軸Hindi: रिल - पुर्जा (धागा/तार के लिए)Arabic: بكرةBengali: চাকতি - ববিনRussian: катушкаJapanese: スプール - 糸巻きVietnamese: ống chỉ - cuộnKorean: 실패 - 스풀Turkish: makaraUrdu: ڈھکن - چرخہIndonesian: gulungan
Example Sentences
I need a spool of thread to fix my shirt.
basic
The spool is empty; there is no more tape left.
basic
She wound the ribbon around a spool.
basic
Can you hand me that spool over there?
natural
When the spool runs out, just replace it with a new one.
natural
We found an old film spool in my grandfather’s attic.
natural