Meaning & use
reel
A cylindrical device used for winding thread, wire, film, or fishing line.
See it in a sentence
He wound the fishing line carefully back onto the reel after the catch.
The old film was stored on a large metal reel in the archive.
A note on using this word
Reel can also mean a lively folk dance or, as a verb, to stagger or feel dizzy from shock or surprise.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To stagger or lose one's balance, especially from shock, dizziness, or a blow.
She reeled backward in shock when she heard the unexpected news.
3. noun
A lively folk dance, especially one of Scottish or Irish origin, performed by couples.
The band struck up a fast reel, and dancers quickly filled the floor.
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