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Reel meaning

What does “reel” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“reel” is a noun and verb with 9 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector.

reel

noun

  1. a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector

  2. music composed for dancing a reel

  3. winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod

  4. a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound

    Synonymsbobbinspool

  5. a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps

    SynonymsScottish reel

  6. an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines

    SynonymsVirginia reel

verb

  1. walk as if unable to control one's movements

    “The drunken man staggered into the room”

    Synonymsstaggerkeellurchswagcareen

  2. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

    “The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy”

    Synonymsspinspin aroundwhirlgyrate

  3. wind onto or off a reel

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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