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spool

/spuːl/

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noun

Spule, Rolle

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

Examples :

"The sewing machine needed a new spool of red thread. "

Die Nähmaschine brauchte eine neue Spule roten Fadens.

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noun

Zwischenspeicher

A temporary storage area for electronic mail, etc.

Examples :

"The email spool filled up quickly after the school announcement. "

Der Zwischenspeicher für E-Mails füllte sich nach der Schulankündigung schnell.

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verb

Aufwickeln, aufspulen

To wind on a spool or spools.

Examples :

"The seamstress spooled the thread onto a small bobbin. "

Die Näherin wickelte den Faden auf eine kleine Spule auf.

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verb

Dateien an ein Gerät oder Programm senden

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).

Examples :

"The teacher spooled the student's assignment to the school printer. "

Der Lehrer leitete die Aufgabe des Schülers an den Schuldrucker weiter.

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noun

Kleines Schwimmbad, Whirlpool

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

Examples :

"The family rented a small spool for their backyard party, so everyone could relax and enjoy the warm water. "

Die Familie mietete einen kleinen Whirlpool für ihre Gartenparty, damit sich alle entspannen und das warme Wasser genießen konnten.

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