noun
plural reels
[count] a device shaped like a cylinder that a string, cord, etc., is wrapped around
a device that is attached to the handle of a fishing pole and used to wrap and release the line
an object that is used to hold and release film or tape
a part of a movie that is on a reel of film
verb
reels; reeled; reeling
compare 3reel
reel in
[phrasal verb]
reel (something) in or reel in (something) :to pull in (a fish that is caught on a hook on the end of a fishing line) by turning the reel of a fishing rod
reel off
[phrasal verb]
reel (something) off or reel off (something) :to say (something) easily and quickly
verb
reels; reeled; reeling
[no obj]
to be very shocked, confused, and upset
to move or fall back suddenly
to move or walk in a way that is very unsteady
noun
plural reels
[count] :a lively dance originally from Scotland and Ireland also; :the music for this dance - see also virginia reel - compare 1reel