Main Entry:

¹spool

Pronunciation:

\ˈspül\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English spole, from Middle Dutch spoele; akin to Old High German spuola spool

Date:

14th century

1 : a cylindrical device which has a rim or ridge at each end and an axial hole for a pin or spindle and on which material (as thread, wire, or tape) is wound 2 : material or the amount of material wound on a spool