verb
Meaning 1
To wind up onto a spool.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
spool up
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verb
Meaning 2
To increase in rotational speed, producing an increase in thrust.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
Examples
- The large rotational inertia of the heavy compressor and turbine rotors makes the engine slow to spool up from idle.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To be brought into full operation; to reach full potential or capacity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Examples
- Near-synonym: spin up
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: spin up
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Spanish: bobinar — Translations
- Spanish: embobinar — Translations