reel reel /ˈriːl/

noun

1. () A roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector  ( reel )
   a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
    They loaded the reel into the movie projector for the night's feature film.
   They loaded the reel into the movie projector for the night's feature film.
   
   
2. An American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines  ( reel , Virginia reel )
   an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines
   
3. A lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps  ( reel , Scottish reel )
   a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps
   
4. A winder around which thread, tape, film or other flexible materials can be wound  ( bobbin , reel , spool )
   a winder around which thread, tape, film or other flexible materials can be wound
    He wound the fishing line around the spool, making sure it was tight and secure
   He wound the fishing line around the spool, making sure it was tight and secure
   
   
5. Winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod  ( reel )
   winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod
    The reel on the fishing rod was smooth and easy to operate
   The reel on the fishing rod was smooth and easy to operate
   
   
6. Music composed for dancing a reel  ( reel )
   music composed for dancing a reel
   

verb

1. () Walk as if unable to control one's movements  ( keel , swag , careen , lurch , reel , stagger )
   walk as if unable to control one's movements
    The drunken man staggered into the room
   The drunken man staggered into the room
   
2. () Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis  ( gyrate , reel , whirl , spin , spin around )
   revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
    The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
   The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy
   
3. Wind onto or off a reel  ( reel )
   wind onto or off a reel