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The definition of reel
5 Definitions of: reel
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- noun, any of various cylindrical objects or frames that turn on an axis and onto which film, magnetic tape, paper tape, wire, thread, etc, may be wound. US equivalent: spool
- noun, angling a device for winding, casting, etc, consisting of a revolving spool with a handle, attached to a fishing rod
- noun, a roll of celluloid exhibiting a sequence of photographs to be projected
- verb, to wind (cotton, thread, etc) onto a reel
- verb, to wind or draw with a reel
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- verb, to sway, esp under the shock of a blow or through dizziness or drunkenness
- verb, to whirl about or have the feeling of whirling about
- noun, a staggering or swaying motion or sensation
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- noun, any of various lively Scottish dances, such as the eightsome reel and foursome reel for a fixed number of couples who combine in square and circular formations
- noun, a piece of music having eight quavers to the bar composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of reel