spool (2 synonym found)

Spool has 2 synonyms. The top synonyms for spool are reel, bobbin. Another word for spool is reel. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for spool?

A common synonym for spool is reel. Other synonyms include bobbin.

How many synonyms does spool have?

Spool has 2 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does spool mean?

(n): a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle (v): to send files to some device or program (a "spooler" or demon) that puts them in a queue for later proc

Definition of spool:

(n) : a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle
(v) : to send files to some device or program (a "spooler" or demon) that puts them in a queue for later processing of some kind. Without qualification, the spooler is the "print spooler" controlling output of jobs to a printer; but the term has been used in connection with other peripherals (especially plotters and graphics devices) and occasionally even for input devices
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Definition of spool:

(n) : a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle
(v) : to send files to some device or program (a "spooler" or demon) that puts them in a queue for later processing of some kind. Without qualification, the spooler is the "print spooler" controlling output of jobs to a printer; but the term has been used in connection with other peripherals (especially plotters and graphics devices) and occasionally even for input devices
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