spool out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To appear in succession, as if from a film spool.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The old songs spool out, reaffirming once again everything that is great about the Streets. "Brace yourself, 'cause this goes deep," runs a line from Turn the Page, pointing up [Mike] Skinner's ability to grapple with existential dread as well as the cinematic, blow-by-blow accounts of everyday lair
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spool out” mean?
To appear in succession, as if from a film spool.
Is “spool out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.