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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 can be a noun or a verb with different meanings. As a noun, it can mean a holder for thread, wire, film, etc., a dance, or a short video. As a verb, it can mean to walk unsteadily, to feel confused, or to reel something in or out.

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

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word reel, from a device for winding something to a dance or a motion. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and more.

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

    Learn the meanings and uses of the word reel in different contexts, such as a device for winding or paying out something, a verb for swaying or whirling, or a noun for a Scottish dance. See synonyms, idioms, and related words for reel.

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

    A reel is a cylinder-shaped object around which you wrap something such as thread or cinema film. ...a 30-metre reel of cable. American English : reel / ˈril /

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

    Reel can be a noun or a verb with different meanings, such as a device for winding or storing materials, a fishing tool, a dance, or a sensation of whirling. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of reel from various sources.

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

    Learn the meaning and pronunciation of reel as a noun in English. Find out how to use reel to refer to a round object, a short video, or a dance and music.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of reel – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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.

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