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reels Definition and Meaning in English (reels definition)

noun
Synonyms:spoolsbobbins
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Reels definition: Cylindrical devices on which film, tape, or fishing line is wound.

Definitions of Reels

  1. 1noun

    Cylindrical devices on which film, tape, or fishing line is wound.

  2. 2verb

    To wind a line onto a reel, especially when fishing, or to pull something in.

  3. 3verb

    To lose one's balance and stagger or sway violently, often due to a shock or blow.

Example Sentences

“The old projector still uses film reels.”

“He reels in the fishing line slowly.”

“The boxer reels from the powerful punch.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensereeled
present participlereeling
nounreel
agent nounreeler

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Reels definition: Cylindrical devices on which film, tape, or fishing line is wound.
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