Associations to the word «Spool»

SPOOL, noun. A device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.

SPOOL, noun. (computing) A temporary storage area for electronic mail, etc.

SPOOL, verb. To wind on a spool or spools.

SPOOL, verb. (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).

SPOOL, noun. A small swimming pool that can be used also as a spa.

SPOOL CANNON, noun. A child's homemade toy made by attaching an elastic band to a cotton reel to form a slingshot that could shoot a pencil or other slim object through the bore of the reel.

SPOOL CANNONS, noun. Plural of spool cannon

SPOOL, noun. A winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound.

SPOOL, verb. Transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage.

SPOOL, verb. Wind onto a spool or a reel.