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respool

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To wind back onto a spool.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To place (data) back on a queue for later transmission.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • The failed print job was respooled by the operating system.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From re- + spool.