Spinlock
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spinlock is a noun meaning (programming) To use a spinlock.
Meaning
(programming) To use a spinlock.
More Meanings
- (programming) A lock which causes a thread trying to acquire it simply to wait in a loop ("spin") while repeatedly checking if the lock is available.
Word Forms
- spinlocks
- spinlocking
- spinlocked
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spinathon, spinning, lock, spooler, spin, splocket.
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