reel
n. spool, cylinder around which long flexible material is wound (such as thread, film, etc.) v. roll up, wind onto a spool; sway, falter, move unsteadily | ||||
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Reel Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Reel
(v. t.)
To wind upon a reel, as yarn or thread.
(v. t.)
To roll.
(v. i.)
To incline, in walking, from one side to the other; to stagger.
(v. i.)
To have a whirling sensation; to be giddy.
(n.)
The act or motion of reeling or staggering; as, a drunken reel.
(n.)
A machine on which yarn is wound and measured into lays and hanks, -- for cotton or linen it is fifty-four inches in circuit; for worsted, thirty inches.
(n.)
A lively dance of the Highlanders of Scotland; also, the music to the dance; -- often called Scotch reel.
(n.)
A frame with radial arms, or a kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound; as, a log reel, used by seamen; an angler's reel; a garden reel.
(n.)
A 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.
(v. t.)
To wind upon a reel, as yarn or thread.
(v. t.)
To roll.
(v. i.)
To incline, in walking, from one side to the other; to stagger.
(v. i.)
To have a whirling sensation; to be giddy.
(n.)
The act or motion of reeling or staggering; as, a drunken reel.
(n.)
A machine on which yarn is wound and measured into lays and hanks, -- for cotton or linen it is fifty-four inches in circuit; for worsted, thirty inches.
(n.)
A lively dance of the Highlanders of Scotland; also, the music to the dance; -- often called Scotch reel.
(n.)
A frame with radial arms, or a kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound; as, a log reel, used by seamen; an angler's reel; a garden reel.
(n.)
A 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.
| WordNet 2.0 |
reel
Noun
1. a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
(hypernym) film, photographic film
2. music composed for dancing a reel
(hypernym) dance music, danceroom music, ballroom music
3. winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod
(hypernym) winder
(member-holonym) fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig
(part-holonym) fishing rod, fishing pole
4. a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
(synonym) bobbin, spool
(hypernym) winder
(hyponym) filature
5. a lively dance of Scottish highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps
(synonym) Scottish reel
(hypernym) square dance, square dancing
(hyponym) highland fling
6. an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines
(synonym) Virginia reel
(hypernym) longways, longways dance
Verb
1. walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room"
(synonym) stagger, keel, lurch, swag, careen
(hypernym) walk
(derivation) staggerer, totterer, reeler
2. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
(synonym) spin, spin around, whirl, gyrate
(hypernym) revolve, go around, rotate
(hyponym) whirligig
3. wind onto or off a reel
(hypernym) wind, wrap, roll, twine
(hyponym) reel off, unreel
Noun
1. a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
(hypernym) film, photographic film
2. music composed for dancing a reel
(hypernym) dance music, danceroom music, ballroom music
3. winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod
(hypernym) winder
(member-holonym) fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig
(part-holonym) fishing rod, fishing pole
4. a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
(synonym) bobbin, spool
(hypernym) winder
(hyponym) filature
5. a lively dance of Scottish highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps
(synonym) Scottish reel
(hypernym) square dance, square dancing
(hyponym) highland fling
6. an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines
(synonym) Virginia reel
(hypernym) longways, longways dance
Verb
1. walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room"
(synonym) stagger, keel, lurch, swag, careen
(hypernym) walk
(derivation) staggerer, totterer, reeler
2. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
(synonym) spin, spin around, whirl, gyrate
(hypernym) revolve, go around, rotate
(hyponym) whirligig
3. wind onto or off a reel
(hypernym) wind, wrap, roll, twine
(hyponym) reel off, unreel
| Anagram |
reel
leer
leer
| hEnglish - advanced version |
reel
reel
\reel\, v. i. [cf. sw. ragla. see 2d reel.]
1. to incline, in walking, from one side to the other; to stagger. they reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man. cvii. 27. he, with heavy fumes oppressed, reeled from the palace, and retired to rest. the wagons reeling under the yellow sheaves.
2. to have a whirling sensation; to be giddy. in these lengthened vigils his brain often reeled.
reel
\reel\ (r?l), n. [gael. righil.] a lively dance of the highlanders of scotland; also, the music to the dance; -- often called scotch reel.
similar words(6)
scotch reel
virginia reel
log reel
scottish reel
reel off
reel oven
reel
\reel\, v. i. [cf. sw. ragla. see 2d reel.]
1. to incline, in walking, from one side to the other; to stagger. they reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man. cvii. 27. he, with heavy fumes oppressed, reeled from the palace, and retired to rest. the wagons reeling under the yellow sheaves.
2. to have a whirling sensation; to be giddy. in these lengthened vigils his brain often reeled.
reel
\reel\ (r?l), n. [gael. righil.] a lively dance of the highlanders of scotland; also, the music to the dance; -- often called scotch reel.
similar words(6)
scotch reel
virginia reel
log reel
scottish reel
reel off
reel oven
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
reel
for thread: crann tochrais
dance: ríl
for thread: crann tochrais
dance: ríl
| JM Languages |
REEL
Reel is a Nilotic language spoken by the Atuot, Luac, Jilek, Rorkec, Akot and Kuek people of Sudan.
The language is: Reel
Reel is a Nilotic language spoken by the Atuot, Luac, Jilek, Rorkec, Akot and Kuek people of Sudan.
The language is: Reel
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Ceingell
Ceingell = n. twisting reel
Ceingell = n. twisting reel
Cengiadur
Cengiadur = n. a winding reel
Corelw
Corelw = n. a reel, dance
Dadwibio
Dadwibio = v. to reel back
Troell
Troell = n. a whirl; wheel; reel; pulley; windlass
Troelli
Troelli = v. to whirl; to reel
Reel Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Reel
A revolving, often cylindrical device for winding up or letting out cord, wire, or strap. See inertia reel .
A revolving, often cylindrical device for winding up or letting out cord, wire, or strap. See inertia reel .
Reel Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Reel (n.)
magu
magu
| gambling |
Reel
A wheel inside a slot machine window on which the slot machine symbols are printed. The number of reels per slot machine may very but are usually three.
A wheel inside a slot machine window on which the slot machine symbols are printed. The number of reels per slot machine may very but are usually three.
Reel Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The Scotch Whisky by SDA v.4.20 |
Scottish Reel
Scottish Reel 3, 8 YO, Standard Blended Scotch Whisky
By: London & Scottish International Ltd. (Bramley, England)
Scottish Reel 3, 8 YO, Standard Blended Scotch Whisky
By: London & Scottish International Ltd. (Bramley, England)
Reel Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Reel
A reel is an object around which lengths of another material (usually long and flexible) are wound for storage. Generally a reel has a cylindrical core and walls on the sides to retain the material wound around the core. In some cases the core is hollow, although other items may be mounted on it, and grips may exist for mechanically turning the reel.
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