reel
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noun \ˈrēl\Definition of REEL
1
: a revolvable device on which something flexible is wound: 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
Origin of REEL
Middle English, from Old English hrēol; akin to Old Norse hræll weaver's reed, Greek krekein to weave
First Known Use: before 12th century
2reel
verbDefinition of REEL
transitive verb
1
: to wind on or as if on a reel
2
: to draw by reeling a line <reel a fish in>
intransitive verb
: to turn a reel
— reel·able \ˈrē-lə-bəl\ adjective
First Known Use of REEL
14th century
3reel
verbDefinition of REEL
intransitive verb
1
a : 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
transitive verb
: to cause to reel
Origin of REEL
Middle English relen, probably from reel, noun
First Known Use: 14th century
4reel
noun5reel
nounDefinition of REEL
1
: a lively Scottish-Highland dance; also : the music for this dance
2
Origin of REEL
probably from 4reel
First Known Use: circa 1585
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