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{{wiktionary|spool}}

'''Spool''' may refer to:
*[[Bobbin]], a cylinder or reel on which a quantity of thread, yarn or wire is wound for use in a particular machine or device
*[[Cable reel]], used to carry various types of electrical wires
*[[Spool (record label)]], active 1998–2008
*[[Spool (software company)]], a software company that allows users to save video and text onto their mobile devices to view the content offline
*[[Spool pin]], a type of pin used in pin tumbler locks to prevent picking
*Simultaneous Peripheral Operation On-Line, [[Spooling]], a form of multi-programming for the purpose of copying data between different devices
**[[The Spooler]], an operating system enhancement that provided spooling facilities for some IBM computers
*[[Spool (aeronautics)]], the unit of rotating components inside a jet engine
**[[Spooling up]], increasing RPMs and thrust in a jet engine after the throttle has been advanced
*[[Locking_differential#Spool|Spool]], a device used in [[Differential (mechanical device)|differentials]]
*[[Winch]]
*[[Hoist (device)]]

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