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spools

The correct spelling is spools.

How to pronounce spools

noun

Say it like: Spoo-ls

The correct spelling is spools. A reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.
  2. 2.A temporary storage area for electronic mail, etc.
  3. 3.A small swimming pool that can be used also as a spa.

verb

  1. 1.To wind on a spool or spools.
  2. 2.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).

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