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Meaning of spool down | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To decrease in rotational speed, producing a decrease in thrust.

Examples

“All ground personnel MUST be made aware that big jet engines take a considerable time to spool down. We don't want any more mechanics getting sucked in or catapulted across the apron.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

spool out spool up spooled spooled down spooled out spooled up

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