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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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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreel verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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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.

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   There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun reel. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. reel has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. spinning (Old English) fishing (late 1600s) dyeing (late 1700s) mechanics (late 1700s) rope-making (late 1700s) papermaking (1800s) metal industry ...

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   1. : a revolvable device on which something flexible is wound: such as. a. : a small windlass at the butt of a fishing rod for the line. b. chiefly British : a spool or bobbin for sewing thread. : a flanged spool for photographic film. especially : one for motion pictures. 2. : a quantity of something wound on a reel. reel. 2 of 5. verb (1)

5. www.socialpilot.co › social-media-terms › reelsWhat is Reels? - The Complete Definition, Example, and Beyond

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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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   pronunciation: ril. parts of speech: noun, transitive verb. phrases: reel off. features: Word Combinations ( noun, verb ), Word Explorer. Word Explorer. See. film, fish. The meaning of reel. Definition of reel. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › reelreel | meaning in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   reel definition: an object shaped like a wheel that you can put film, thread, etc. around. Learn more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › reelreel - Cambridge English Thesaurus with synonyms and examples

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   Oct 18, 2023 · verb. These are words and phrases related to reel. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of reel. The punch-drunk boxer reeled and grabbed his opponent's shoulder. Synonyms. rock. move uncertainly. stagger. totter. teeter. wobble. sway. stumble. lurch. pitch. roll.