English Explanatory Dictionary

unspool

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove (film, cotton, etc.) from a spool; unwind.
  2. To reduce the thrust of a jet engine to idle in flight.
  3. To play; to be screened.
  4. To flow forth, unfold, or play out.
  5. To lose or cause to lose one's composure; to fall apart.
  6. To relax or become relaxed; to unwind.

Pronunciation

En-au-unspool.ogg

Word forms

unspool unspools unspooling unspooled

Etymology

From un- + spool.

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