reel
noun (1)
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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)Definition of reel (Entry 2 of 5)
: to turn a reel
reel
verb (2)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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reel
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Kids Definition of reel
(Entry 1 of 4)
1 : a device that can be turned round and round to wind up something flexible a fishing rod and reel
2 : a quantity of something wound on a reel a reel of film
reel
verbKids Definition of reel (Entry 2 of 4)
1 : to wind on a reel
2 : to pull by the use of a reel I reeled in a fish.
: to say or recite rapidly or easily He can reel off the answers.
reel
verbKids Definition of reel (Entry 3 of 4)
1 : to whirl or spin around
2 : to be in a confused or dizzy state Our heads were reeling with excitement.
3 : to fall back suddenly (as after being hit)
4 : to walk or move unsteadily : stagger
reel
nounKids Definition of reel (Entry 4 of 4)
: a lively folk dance
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