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spool

/spuːl/

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noun

Bobine, dévidoir

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. "

La machine à coudre avait besoin d'une nouvelle bobine de fil rouge.

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noun

Mémoire tampon

A temporary storage area for electronic mail, etc.

Examples :

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

La mémoire tampon de messagerie s'est remplie rapidement après l'annonce de l'école.

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verb

Enrouler sur une bobine

To wind on a spool or spools.

Examples :

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

La couturière a enroulé le fil sur une petite bobine.

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verb

Envoyer des fichiers à un appareil ou un programme

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. "

Le professeur a envoyé le devoir de l'élève à l'imprimante de l'école.

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noun

Petit bassin, spa

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. "

La famille a loué un petit spa pour leur fête dans le jardin, afin que tout le monde puisse se détendre et profiter de l'eau chaude.

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