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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

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2. 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.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionreel verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › reelReel - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A reel is a cylinder that can be wound with flexible material like film or fishing line. If you found dozens of reels of old home movies in your grandparents' attic, you'd search for a projector. You might find an old movie reel, a reel of copper wire, or a fishing reel. Use the reel on your fishing pole to reel in your fish! Yes, it’s a verb ...

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

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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.

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

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   4 days ago · 1. countable noun. A reel is a cylindrical object around which you wrap something such as cinema film, magnetic tape, fishing line, or cotton thread. [mainly British] ...a 30m reel of cable. [ + of] regional note: in AM, usually use spool. 2. countable noun [usually with supplement]

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

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   reel verb [I] (WALK) to walk in a way that looks as if you are going to fall over: He came reeling down the street like a drunk. Phrasal verbs. reel sth off. noun [ C ] uk / riːl / us. an object shaped like a wheel that you can roll film, thread, etc around. (Definition of reel from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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

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