Definition of Reel
Reel
Re·el
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A cylindrical object that rotates to wind or unwind something, such as film or wire.
e.g. The fisherman carefully wound the reel to catch the big fish.
(noun)
a device which turns such a cylinder in order to wind or unwind something around it, especially when used for fishing line;
e.g. The reel of a fishing pole.
(verb)
to draw or wind in as if on a reel;
e.g. Reel the fish in!
(verb)
to wobble, stagger, lose one's balance and fall back;
e.g. He pushed the little kid, sending him reeling down the hill.
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