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    reel
    /riːl/

    noun

    • 1. a cylinder on which film, wire, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound: "a cotton reel"
    • 2. a lively Scottish or Irish folk dance: "we put on the record player and danced reels"

    verb

    • 1. wind something on to a reel by turning the reel: "sailplanes are often launched by means of a wire reeled in by a winch"
    • 2. lose one's balance and stagger or lurch violently: "he punched Connolly in the ear, sending him reeling" Similar staggerlurchswayrock

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREEL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    REEL definition: 1. a round, wheel-shaped object on which sewing thread, fishing wire, film, etc. can be rolled, or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › reelReel Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of REEL is a revolvable device on which something flexible is wound. How to use reel in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREEL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Reel can be a noun or a verb with different meanings, such as a device for rolling thread or wire, a dance, a video, or a movement. Learn how to use reel in sentences with examples from various sources.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › reelREEL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a cylinder, frame, or other device that turns on an axis and is used to wind up or pay out something. a rotatory device attached to a fishing rod at the butt, for winding up or letting out the line. Photography. a spool on which film, especially motion-picture film, is wound.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › reelReel - definition of reel by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. A device, such as a cylinder, spool, or frame, that turns on an axis and is used for winding and storing rope, tape, film, or other flexible materials. 2. A cylindrical device attached to a fishing rod to let out or wind up the line. 3. The quantity of wire, film, or other material wound on one reel. 4.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREEL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word reel, such as a cylindrical object for winding, a fast dance, or a sensation of dizziness. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreel noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    a short video that is designed for entertainment, often showing the highlights (= the most interesting or exciting parts) of something. You can edit your own reels and include video clips, filters, captions, stickers and more. Teenagers often spend a lot of time watching Instagram reels.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREEL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Reel can be a verb meaning to feel shocked or to walk unsteadily, or a noun meaning a wheel-shaped object. Learn how to use reel in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Learner's Dictionary.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › RéelREEL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a cylinder, frame, or other device that turns on an axis and is used to wind up or pay out something. a rotatory device attached to a fishing rod at the butt, for winding up or letting out the line. Photography. a spool on which film, especially motion-picture film, is wound. a roll of motion-picture film.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › reelreel | meaning of reel in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    reel meaning, definition, what is reel: to be confused or shocked by a situation...: Learn more.