Meaning of the word spool in English

What does spool mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spool

US /spuːl/
UK /spuːl/

Noun

a cylindrical device on which film, magnetic tape, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound

Example:
She loaded a fresh spool of thread onto the sewing machine.
The old projector used large spools of film.

Verb

wind (film, magnetic tape, thread, or other flexible materials) onto a spool

Example:
He carefully spooled the fishing line onto the reel.
The machine automatically spools the wire.