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List of meaning for reel

to lose balance or feel dizzy

reel(noun)

a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector

reel(noun)

music composed for dancing a reel

reel(noun)

winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod

bobbin, spool, reel(noun)

a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound

reel, Scottish reel(noun)

a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps

Virginia reel, reel(verb)

an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines

stagger, reel, keel, lurch, swag, careen(verb)

walk as if unable to control one's movements

"The drunken man staggered into the room"

spin, spin around, whirl, reel, gyrate(verb)

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

"The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"

reel(verb)

wind onto or off a reel

a rapid turning about on an axis or central point

she slipped and, after an out-of-control reel, fell on her backside

to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around

his mind reeled upon hearing the news that his employer had been indicted for fraud

to move forward while swaying from side to side

got off the amusement park ride reeling and barely able to stand

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