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spool·er

 (spo͞o′lər)
n.
A computer program that sequences print jobs by temporarily storing them in a buffer and sending each to the printer when the printer is able to process it. Also called print spooler.
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spooler

(ˈspuːlə)
n
(General Engineering) a device that winds magnetic tape, film, etc. onto a spool
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spooler

n (Comput) → (Drucker)spooler m
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