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reelwinding device; a spool; a dance: danced the Virginia Reel Not to be confused with:real – true; existing; actual: the real reasonreel 1 R0111900 (rēl) n. 1. A device, such as a cylinder, spool, or frame, that turns on an axis and is used for winding and storing rope, tape, film, or other flexible materials. 2. A cylindrical device attached to a fishing rod to let out or wind up the line. 3. The quantity of wire, film, or other material wound on one reel. 4. A set of curved lawnmower blades that rotate around a bar parallel to the ground, cutting grass while moving against a stationary straight blade. tr.v. reeled, reel·ing, reels 1. To wind on or let out from a reel. 2. To recover by winding on a reel: reel in a large fish. Phrasal Verb: reel off To recite fluently and usually at length: reeled off a long list of names and dates. [Middle English, from Old English hrēol.] reel′a·ble adj.
reel 2 R0111900 (rēl)v. reeled, reel·ing, reels v.intr.1. To be thrown off balance or fall back: reeled from the sharp blow.2. To stagger, lurch, or sway, as from drunkenness: reeled down the alley.3. To go round and round in a whirling motion: gulls reeling and diving.4. To feel dizzy: My head reeled with the facts and figures.v.tr. To cause to reel.n.1. A staggering, swaying, or whirling movement.2. a. A moderately fast dance of Scottish origin.b. The Virginia reel.c. The music for one of these dances. [Middle English relen, to whirl about, probably from reel, spool; see reel1.] reel′er n.
reel 3 R0111900 (rēl)n. Maine A handheld hammer used in a quarry for shaping granite blocks. [Origin unknown.]reel (riːl; rɪəl) n1. 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 2. (Angling) angling a device for winding, casting, etc, consisting of a revolving spool with a handle, attached to a fishing rod3. (Film) a roll of celluloid exhibiting a sequence of photographs to be projectedvb (tr) 4. to wind (cotton, thread, etc) onto a reel5. (Angling) (foll by: in, out etc) to wind or draw with a reel: to reel in a fish. [Old English hrēol; related to Old Norse hrǣll weaver's rod, Greek krekein to weave] ˈreelable adj ˈreeler n
reel (riːl; rɪəl) vb (mainly intr) 1. to sway, esp under the shock of a blow or through dizziness or drunkenness2. to whirl about or have the feeling of whirling about: his brain reeled. na staggering or swaying motion or sensation[C14 relen, probably from reel1]
reel (riːl; rɪəl) n1. (Dancing) 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 formations2. (Music, other) a piece of music having eight quavers to the bar composed for or in the rhythm of this dance[C18: from reel2]reel1 (ril) n. 1. a cylinder or other device that turns on an axis and is used to wind up or let out wire, rope, film, etc. 2. a rotatory device attached to a fishing rod at the butt, for winding up or letting out the line. 3. a quantity of something wound on a reel. 4. Brit. a spool of sewing thread. v.t. 5. to wind on a reel. 6. to unwind (silk filaments) from a cocoon. 7. to pull by winding a line on a reel: to reel a fish in. 8. reel off, to say or write fluently and quickly, as a sequence of items. [before 1050; (n.) Middle English rele, Old English hrēol, c. Old Norse hræll weaver's rod; (v.) Middle English relen, derivative of rele] reel′a•ble, adj. reel2 (ril) v.i. 1. to sway or rock under a blow, shock, etc. 2. to waver or retreat. 3. to sway about in standing or walking, as from dizziness or intoxication; stagger. 4. to turn round and round; whirl. 5. to have a sensation of whirling: His brain reeled. v.t. 6. to cause to reel. n. 7. a reeling or staggering movement. [1300–50; Middle English relen, perhaps derivative of rele reel1] syn: See stagger. reel3 (ril) n. 1. a lively Scottish dance. 2. Virginia reel. 3. music for a reel. [1575–85; orig. Scots; appar. identical with reel1 or reel2] reel Past participle: reeled Gerund: reeling
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I have reeled | you have reeled | he/she/it has reeled | we have reeled | you have reeled | they have reeled |
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I was reeling | you were reeling | he/she/it was reeling | we were reeling | you were reeling | they were reeling |
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I had reeled | you had reeled | he/she/it had reeled | we had reeled | you had reeled | they had reeled |
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I will have reeled | you will have reeled | he/she/it will have reeled | we will have reeled | you will have reeled | they will have reeled |
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I would reel | you would reel | he/she/it would reel | we would reel | you would reel | they would reel |
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I would have reeled | you would have reeled | he/she/it would have reeled | we would have reeled | you would have reeled | they would have reeled |
reelA film spool, usually containing about 1000 feet of film, approximate running times of 15 mins (silent) and 11 mins (sound). Early cinemas with one projector had to stop to change reels, thus a reel was a convenient production (or part) length and movies were hired as One- or Two-Reelers.ReelThe part of a Header or Small-grain binder used to move the heads or cut stalks of grain onto a canvas conveyor belt.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | reel - a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projectorphotographic film, film - photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion; used to make negatives or transparencies | | 2. | reel - music composed for dancing a reeldance music - music to dance to | | 3. | reel - winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rodfishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, tackle, rig - gear used in fishingfishing pole, fishing rod - a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing linewinder - mechanical device around which something can be wound | | 4. | reel - a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be woundbobbin, spoolfilature - a bobbin used in spinning silk into threadshuttle - bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threadswinder - mechanical device around which something can be wound | | 5. | reel - a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding stepsScottish reelhighland fling - a vigorous Scottish reelsquare dance, square dancing - American country dancing in which couples form squareseightsome - a Scottish reel for eight dancers | | 6. | reel - an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two linesVirginia reellongways, longways dance - country dancing performed with couples in two long lines facing each other | Verb | 1. | reel - walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room"careen, keel, lurch, stagger, swagwalk - use one's feet to advance; advance by steps; "Walk, don't run!"; "We walked instead of driving"; "She walks with a slight limp"; "The patient cannot walk yet"; "Walk over to the cabinet" | | 2. | reel - revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"spin, spin around, gyrate, whirlrevolve, rotate, go around - turn on or around an axis or a center; "The Earth revolves around the Sun"; "The lamb roast rotates on a spit over the fire"whirligig - whirl or spin like a whirligig | | 3. | reel - wind onto or off a reeltwine, wrap, wind, roll - arrange or or coil around; "roll your hair around your finger"; "Twine the thread around the spool"; "She wrapped her arms around the child"reel off, unreel - unwind from or as if from a reel; "unreel the tape" |
reelverb1. stagger, rock, roll, pitch, stumble, sway, falter, lurch, wobble, waver, totter He lost his balance and reeled back.2. be shaken, be shocked, be stunned, be staggered, be taken aback, be in shock, be numb, be dazed, be dumbstruck I'm still reeling from the shock of hearing it.3. whirl, swim, spin, revolve, swirl, twirl, go round and round The room reeled and he jammed his head down.reel something off recite, list, run through, fire off, rattle off, itemize, detail He reeled off the titles of a dozen or so novels.reelverb1. To walk unsteadily:falter, lurch, stagger, stumble, teeter, totter, weave, wobble.2. To have the sensation of turning in circles:spin, swim, swirl, whirl.Translations卷轴发昏摇晃流行于苏格兰、爱尔兰或美国的一种轻快舞蹈蹒跚reel (riːl) noun1. a round wheel-shaped or cylindrical object of wood, metal etc on which thread, film, fishing-lines etc can be wound. a reel of sewing-cotton; He changed the reel in the projector. 卷軸 卷轴2. (the music for) a type of lively Scottish, Irish or American dance. The fiddler played a reel; to dance a reel. 蘇格蘭、愛爾蘭或美國的方塊舞(音樂) 里尔舞(流行于苏格兰、爱尔兰或美国的一种轻快舞蹈)一种活泼的苏格兰、爱尔兰.美国舞蹈 verb to stagger; to sway; to move in an unsteady way. The drunk man reeled along the road; My brain was reeling with all the information that he gave me. 蹣跚,走路不穩,頭昏腦脹 蹒跚,摇晃,发昏 reel in to pull (eg a fish out of the water) by winding the line to which it is attached on to a reel. 捲起線軸(如:收線將魚拉出水面) 卷,绕拉起 reel off to say or repeat quickly and easily, without pausing. He reeled off the list of names. 滔滔不絕地講 滔滔不绝地讲
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between the jigs and the reelsThat which happens among, despite, or because of great confusion, chaos, or disarray; between or because of one thing and another. Primarily heard in Ireland. I was resolved to leave work early that day, but then the boss called a last-minute meeting, the printer stopped working, and I got put on hold with a client for half an hour. So between the jigs and the reels, I ended up leaving an hour late! He drew loans from all over the country, using one to pay off the other. Between the jigs and the reels, he ended up owing more than millions to various banks and investors.See also: and, between, jig, reelreel off1. To list items in quick succession. A noun or pronoun can be used between "reel" and "off." Alexandra can help you study—she can reel off all the elements on the periodic table like it's no big deal.2. To do several things quickly and seemingly with little effort. A noun or pronoun can be used between "reel" and "off." After months of writer's block, I'm still surprised that I just reeled off three short stories in a week.See also: off, reelrattle offTo say or recite something very quickly, without much thought or consideration. This guy doesn't know what he's talking about; he's just rattling off a bunch of industry buzz words. The accountant rattled the numbers off to me, but I couldn't tell you what they all meant.See also: off, rattlereel in1. To draw someone or something toward oneself by winding in a line. A noun or pronoun can be used between "reel" and "in." My uncle once reeled in a fish that weighed over 50 pounds! I kept the raft attached to the main boat with a rope so they could reel me in if I drifted too far away.2. By extension, to lure or bring in someone or something that one wants or needs. A noun or pronoun can be used between "reel" and "in." Arcades always reel kids in with flashy lights and exciting games. We've been reeling in donations from some very big contributors.See also: reeloff the reel1. old-fashioned In a row; consecutively. Used especially in reference to sporting events. The champion golfer managed to shoot six birdies off the reel. What a way to start the tournament.2. old-fashioned In a continuous flow or manner, without interruption. The leader spouted his newest edict off the reel, such that all in attendance struggled to grasp the entirety of his speech.See also: off, reelreel back (from something)1. To stagger, fall back, or be thrown off balance (from some physical blow or impact). She reeled back from the uppercut her opponent delivered. I reeled back after knocking my head into top of the doorframe.2. To be shocked, bemused, or unable to think clearly (due to an intense emotional reaction to something). I reeled back from the news that my younger brother had died. We all reeled back after hearing that we'd been selected to participate in the tournament.See also: back, reelreel under (something)1. To struggle to walk or remain upright due to the weight of something. The recruit was reeling under the steel beams across his shoulders, but the drill sergeant wouldn't let him put them down. It breaks my heart to see such young kids reel under the weight of their backpacks as they walk to and from class each day.2. To struggle to deal with some oppressive or difficult burden or responsibility. I was happy about the promotion at first, but I have to admit that I'm reeling a bit under the weight of all these responsibilities. I could see that she was reeling under having to make such a difficult decision.See also: reelrattle something off and reel something offto recite something quickly and accurately. She can really reel song lyrics off. Listen to Mary rattle off those numbers.See also: off, rattlereel back (from something)to fall or stagger backwards, as from a blow. The boxer reeled back from the blow, stunned. Another blow to the midsection and he reeled back and fell.See also: back, reelreel something into bring in something, such as a fish, by winding up the line on a reel. With great effort, she reeled the huge fish in. Hurry and reel in the fish!See also: reelreel under something 1. Lit. to stagger under the weight of something. Tony reeled under the weight of the books. She knew she would reel under the heavy load. 2. Fig. to stagger because of a blow. The boxer reeled under the blow to his chin. Fred reeled under the beating that Mike gave him. 3. Fig. to suffer because of a burden. Gary reeled under the responsibilities he had been given. I was just reeling under the burdens of my new job.See also: reelrattle offAlso, reel off. Utter or perform rapidly or effortlessly, often at length. For example, The treasurer rattled off the list of all those who had not paid their dues, or She reeled off song after song. The verb rattle has been used for fast talking since the late 1300s and for other kinds of fast production since the late 1800s (George Bernard Shaw wrote of "men who rattle off their copy" in a letter of 1896). The verb reel off, which alludes to unwinding from a reel, has been used figuratively since about 1830. See also: off, rattleoff the reel 1 without stopping, in an uninterrupted course or succession. 2 immediately, quickly. 1 1946 Sunday Dispatch Won six races off the reel for Wembley Cubs. See also: off, reelrattle offv. To recite something rapidly and easily; reel something off: She rattled off the names of people who had recently applied for the job opening. He knows every state capital and can easily rattle them off if you ask him to.See also: off, rattlereel inv.1. To draw or haul something inward by winding on a reel: It took me two hours to reel in the giant fish. I reeled the line in slowly, pulling the lure along the bottom.2. To attract someone or something, such as business or customers: Their excellent pizza is reeling customers in. The fundraising campaign reeled in $10 million.See also: reelreel offv. To recite something quickly and easily: She reeled off the names of all the presidents from memory. The actor reeled his lines off without hesitating.See also: off, reelreel
reel11. Angling a device for winding, casting, etc., consisting of a revolving spool with a handle, attached to a fishing rod 2. a roll of celluloid exhibiting a sequence of photographs to be projected
reel21. 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 2. a piece of music having eight quavers to the bar composed for or in the rhythm of this dance Reel the working element of the harvesting part of many harvesting machines (harvesters, combines, and so on). The reel guides the stalks of the crop to the cutting device, holds the stalks while they are cut, and places the harvested crop on the conveyor. reel[rēl] (design engineering) A revolving spool-shaped device used for storage of hose, rope, cable, wire, magnetic tape, and so on. REEL
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Synonyms for reelverb staggerSynonyms- stagger
- rock
- roll
- pitch
- stumble
- sway
- falter
- lurch
- wobble
- waver
- totter
verb be shakenSynonyms- be shaken
- be shocked
- be stunned
- be staggered
- be taken aback
- be in shock
- be numb
- be dazed
- be dumbstruck
verb whirlSynonyms- whirl
- swim
- spin
- revolve
- swirl
- twirl
- go round and round
phrase reel something offSynonyms- recite
- list
- run through
- fire off
- rattle off
- itemize
- detail
Synonyms for reelverb to walk unsteadilySynonyms- falter
- lurch
- stagger
- stumble
- teeter
- totter
- weave
- wobble
verb to have the sensation of turning in circlesSynonymsSynonyms for reelnoun a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projectorRelated Wordsnoun music composed for dancing a reelRelated Wordsnoun winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handleRelated Words- fishing gear
- fishing rig
- fishing tackle
- tackle
- rig
- fishing pole
- fishing rod
- winder
noun a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be woundSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun a lively dance of Scottish HighlandersSynonymsRelated Words- highland fling
- square dance
- square dancing
- eightsome
noun an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two linesSynonymsRelated Wordsverb walk as if unable to control one's movementsSynonyms- careen
- keel
- lurch
- stagger
- swag
Related Wordsverb revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axisSynonyms- spin
- spin around
- gyrate
- whirl
Related Words- revolve
- rotate
- go around
- whirligig
verb wind onto or off a reelRelated Words- twine
- wrap
- wind
- roll
- reel off
- unreel
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