Definition of reel
(Entry 1 of 5)
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
c
: a flanged spool for photographic film
especially
: one for motion pictures
2
: a quantity of something wound on a reel
reel
verb (1)
reeled; reeling; reels
Definition of reel (Entry 2 of 5)
: to turn a reel
reel
verb (2)
reeled; reeling; reels
Definition of reel (Entry 3 of 5)
1a
: to turn or move round and round
b
: to be in a whirl
2
: to behave in a violent disorderly manner
3
: to waver or fall back (as from a blow)
4
: to walk or move unsteadily
: to cause to reel
reel
noun (2)Definition of reel (Entry 4 of 5)
: a reeling motion
reel
noun (3)Definition of reel (Entry 5 of 5)
1
: a lively Scottish-Highland dance
also
: the music for this dance
2
: virginia reel
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The first known use of reel was before the 12th century
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