reel
reel /ˈriːl/
noun
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(
)
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Music composed for dancing a reel
(
reel
)
music composed for dancing a reel
verb
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(
)
Walk as if unable to control one's movements
(
keel
, swag
, careen
, reel
, lurch
, stagger
)
walk as if unable to control one's movements
The drunken man staggered into the room
The drunken man staggered into the room
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(
)
Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
(
gyrate
, reel
, whirl
, spin around
, spin
)
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
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Wind onto or off a reel
(
reel
)
wind onto or off a reel