Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unspool
verb
/ʌnˈspuːl/
Definition
To unwind or unroll something that has been wound onto a spool; to let out or release something from a spool.
Examples
- As the movie played, the reel began to unspool faster than expected.
- She decided to unspool the extra yarn for her knitting project.
- The old film continued to unspool from the projector, creating a long trail on the floor.
Meaning
Typically used to describe the action of unwinding thread, film, or similar materials from a cylindrical spool, allowing it to flow out freely.
Synonyms
- unwind
- release
- unravel
- disengage
