cable reel

Cord storage cylinder

A cable reel is a cylindrical spool for storing and dispensing cable, wire, or rope.

Industrial cable reels hold electrical or fiber optic cable during installation; smaller versions manage extension cords or garden hoses.

The reel allows cable to be unwound smoothly and rewound for storage: He cranked the cable reel to pull in the slack.

Related
  • spoolCylinder for winding material
  • wireThin metallic conductor
  • drumStruck percussion cylinder
  • coilWound circular arrangement
  • unwindingReleasing coiled tension

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G