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Reel

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA shaky or unsteady gait.
2.NounA lively dance originating in Scotland.
3.NounThe music of this dance; often called a Scottish (or Scotch) reel.
4.NounA kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.
"a log reel; an angler's reel; a garden reel; Nudge the fruit machine reel.; A hose reel forms part of a hose trolley or hose cart"
5.NounA 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.NounA short compilation of sample film work used as a demonstrative resume in the entertainment industry.
7.NounA chronological collection of pictures or short videos published by a user on an app or website and typically only available for a short period.
8.VerbTo wind on a reel.
9.VerbTo spin or revolve repeatedly.
10.VerbTo unwind; to bring or acquire something by spinning or winding something else.
"He reeled off some tape from the roll and sealed the package."
11.VerbTo walk shakily or unsteadily; to stagger; move as if drunk or not in control of oneself.
12.VerbTo back off, step away, or sway backwards unsteadily and suddenly.
"He reeled back from the punch."
13.VerbTo make or cause to reel.
14.VerbTo have a whirling sensation; to be giddy.
15.VerbTo be in shock.
16.VerbTo produce a mechanical insect-like song, as in grass warblers.
17.VerbTo roll.
18.VerbTo bring in or along.
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