reel
reel&+{1}
[riːl,rɪəl]
n
any of various cylindrical objects or frames that turn on an axis and onto which film, magnetic tape, paper tape, wire, thread, etc, may be woundUS equivalent spool
a device for winding, casting, etc, consisting of a revolving spool with a handle, attached to a fishing rod
a roll of celluloid exhibiting a sequence of photographs to be projected
vb
to wind (cotton, thread, etc) onto a reel
to wind or draw with a reel
to reel in a fish
reel
reel&+{2}
[riːl,rɪəl]
vb
to sway, esp under the shock of a blow or through dizziness or drunkenness
to whirl about or have the feeling of whirling about
his brain reeled
n
a staggering or swaying motion or sensation
reel
reel&+{3}
[riːl,rɪəl]
n
any of various lively Scottish dances, such as the eightsome reel and foursome reel for a fixed number of couples who combine in square and circular formations
a piece of music having eight quavers to the bar composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
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