Spools Meaning in English
word · lemma: spool
Definition
Spools are cylinders or reels that thread, wire, film, or other long flexible materials are wound around for storage or use. You often find them holding things like sewing thread, fishing line, or cables.
Usage & Nuances
'Spools' is usually a noun (plural of 'spool'), referring specifically to the objects holding thread or similar materials. Common collocations: 'thread spools', 'film spools', 'large wooden spools'. In computing, 'spooling' refers to sending data to a temporary area, but this is unrelated to the physical object. Do not confuse with 'reel' (sometimes interchangeable, but 'spool' is more for thread, wire, film).
Example Sentences
She organized the spools of thread by color.
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The factory produces thousands of plastic spools every day.
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There are large wooden spools in the warehouse.
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All my old film spools are in that dusty box in the attic.
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The electrician grabbed a few spools of cable before starting the job.
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Kids love rolling big empty spools down the hill at the park.
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