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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"
   • ▪ a length of something wound on to a reel: "a reel of copper wire"
   • ▪ a part of a film: "in the final reel he is transformed from unhinged sociopath into local hero"
   • ▪ a device for winding and unwinding a line as required, in particular the line attached to a fishing rod.
   • 2. a lively Scottish or Irish folk dance: "we put on the record player and danced reels"
   • ▪ a piece of music for a reel, typically in simple or duple time.

   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"
   • ▪ bring in a fish attached to a line by turning a reel and winding in the line: "he reeled in a good perch"
   • 2. lose one's balance and stagger or lurch violently: "he punched Connolly in the ear, sending him reeling" Similar staggerlurchswayrockstumbletotterwobblefalterwaverswervepitchroll
   • ▪ walk in a staggering or lurching manner, especially while drunk: "the two reeled out of the bar arm in arm"
   • ▪ feel shocked, bewildered, or giddy: "we are reeling from the response we've had" Similar be shaken bybe stunned bybe in shock afterbe shocked bybe numb frombe dazed bybe taken aback bybe staggered bybe aghast atbe dumbfounded atbe dumbstruck atbe upset bybe bowled over byfeel giddy/dizzy fromfeel confused by
   • 3. dance a reel.

   Word Origin Old Englishhrēol, denoting a rotatory device on which spun thread is wound; of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. reeler noun

   Scrabble Points: 4

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

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

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   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

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   If you reel, or your mind or brain reels, you feel very confused or shocked and unable to act: We were reeling ( in amazement / shock / delight , etc.) from/with the news that we had won all that money .

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

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   A reel is a cylinder-shaped object around which you wrap something such as thread or cinema film.

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

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   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.

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

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   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.

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

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   REEL definition: 1. to feel very shocked: 2. to walk in a way that looks as if you are going to fall over: 3. an…. Learn more.

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

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    Definition of reel verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.