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spool
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- pronunciation:
- spul
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A spool is an object shaped like a cylinder with a top at each end that is a little wider than the rest of the cylinder. A spool is used for holding something that is wound around it many times, like thread, ribbon, wire, or film.
The spool of thread fell on the floor and rolled toward the cat. Then the cat chased it across the room.
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bolt |
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