spoollike

/ˈspuːl laɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or having the shape of a spool, typically cylindrical and having a central axis around which thread or other material is wound

“The spoollike design of the machine allowed for efficient use of space.”

2. adverb

in a spoollike manner

“The thread was unwound from the spoollike.”

Synonyms

  • cylindrical
  • spiral
  • wound

Antonyms

  • linear
  • straight