reel

B1
Pronunciation
/ɚiːl/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A shaky or unsteady gait.

2 Definition

A lively dance originating in Scotland; also, the music of this dance; often called a Scottish (or Scotch) reel.

3 Definition

A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.

Example Sentences
  • a garden reel
4 Definition

A machine on which yarn is wound and measured into lays and hanks, —-- for cotton or linen it is fifty-four inches in circuit; for worsted, thirty inches.

5 Definition

A device consisting of radial arms with horizontal stats, connected with a harvesting machine, for holding the stalks of grain in position to be cut by the knives.

6 Definition

A short compilation of sample film work used as a demonstrative resume in the entertainment industry.

Synonyms
showreel
Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To wind on a reel.

2 Definition

To spin or revolve repeatedly.

3 Definition

To unwind, to bring or acquire something by spinning or winding something else.

Example Sentences
  • He reeled off some tape from the roll and sealed the package.
4 Definition

To walk shakily or unsteadily; to stagger; move as if drunk or not in control of oneself.

5 Definition

(with back) To back off or step away unsteadily and quickly.

Example Sentences
  • He reeled back from the punch.
6 Definition

To make or cause to reel.

7 Definition

To have a whirling sensation; to be giddy.

8 Definition

To be in shock.

9 Definition

To roll.