spool
0 antonyms and opposites of spool, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A cylinder that thread, wire, film, or cable is wound around.
How to use spool
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle Dutch spoele, related to Proto-Germanic roots meaning "to split" — likely referring to the split wood spools were originally made from.
Full origin of spool →Frequently asked questions
What does “spool” mean?
The word “spool” means a cylinder that thread, wire, film, or cable is wound around. In plain terms, a reel that thread or cable winds around, or (in computing) to queue a job like a print request.
How do you pronounce “spool”?
“Spool” is pronounced spool (/spuːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “spool” in a sentence?
Here is “spool” used in a sentence: “She threaded a fresh spool of cotton onto the sewing machine.”
What part of speech is “spool”?
Depending on how it is used, “spool” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “spool” come from?
The word “spool” comes from Proto-Germanic. From Middle Dutch spoele, related to Proto-Germanic roots meaning "to split" — likely referring to the split wood spools were originally made from.
How many meanings does “spool” have?
“Spool” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cylinder that thread, wire, film, or cable is wound around.