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   Reel

   /rēl/

   

   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 movie: "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 a line onto a reel by turning the reel: "sailplanes are often launched by means of a wire reeled in by a winch"
   • ▪ bring something attached to a line, especially a fish, toward one by turning a reel and winding in the line: "he struck, and 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 very giddy, disoriented, or bewildered, typically as a result of an unexpected setback: "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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   What does reel mean?

   • [intransitive] reel (at/from/with something) to feel very shocked or upset about something I was still reeling from the shock. [intransitive] to seem to be turning round and round When he opened his eyes, the room was reeling. The mixture of sights and smells made her senses reel. Definition of reel verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is a reel on Instagram?

   • Reels are short videos you can easily create and enjoy watching on Instagram. They are a fun way to connect with your community over entertaining videos that inspire anyone to join in. It is the best way Creators can find a community that is deeply engaged and aligned with their interests. Need help with something specific on Instagram?

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   What does reeling mean?

   • Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. REELING definition: 1. present participle of reel 2. to walk, moving from side to side, looking like you are going to…. Learn more.

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   What's real and what's reel?

   • These homophones both sound really similar (okay, exactly the same), but they're both really different. One is used mostly as an adjective or adverb, while the other is typically a noun or verb.

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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.

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   Reels is a feature that allows users to create short, looping videos set to music or other audio. Reels feature was first introduced in August 2020 on Instagram. It is similar to TikTok and enables users to edit and share videos for up to 90 seconds with various creative tools such as filters, text, and effects.

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   Reel definition, a cylinder, frame, or other device that turns on an axis and is used to wind up or pay out something. See 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.

7. about.instagram.com › features › reelsInstagram Reels - Share & Create Short Videos

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   Reels are short videos you can easily create and enjoy watching on Instagram. They are a fun way to connect with your community over entertaining videos that inspire anyone to join in. It is the best way Creators can find a community that is deeply engaged and aligned with their interests.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › reelREEL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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