spool

  1. Noun.  A device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.
  2. Noun.  (computing) A temporary storage area for electronic mail, etc.
  3. Verb.  To wind on a spool or spools.
  4. Verb.  (computing) 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.
  5. Noun.  A small swimming pool that can be used also as a spa.

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