reel
//riːl//
Noun
reelSingular
reelsPlural
1
A cylindrical device on which thread, wire, film, or other flexible material can be wound.
She wound the thread onto the reel.
2
A quantity of something wound on a reel.
I bought two reels of thread for the sewing project.
Verb
reelInfinitive
reelPresent tense
reeledPast tense
reeledPast participle
reelingPresent participle
reelsThird-person singular
1
To wind something onto a reel.
He reeled in the fishing line slowly.
2
To stagger or sway as if about to fall, typically from dizziness, shock, or intoxication.
She reeled back in shock when she heard the news.
3
To feel shocked, bewildered, or mentally unsteady.
She was still reeling from the shocking news.
Noun
reelSingular
reelsPlural
1
A lively Scottish or Irish folk dance, typically performed by couples in a line.
We learned how to dance a traditional Scottish reel at the festival.