reel

/rˈil/

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Noun
a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
Noun
music composed for dancing a reel
Noun
winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod
Noun
a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
Noun
a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps
Noun
an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines
Verb
walk as if unable to control one''s movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room"
Verb
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one''s own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
Verb
wind onto or off a reel
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