Looking for the meaning of the word REELED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of REELED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Reel
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English hrēol, denoting a rotatory device on which spun thread is wound; of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
riːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
wind something on to a reel by turning the reel
Short Definition:wind something on to reel by turning reel
Examples:- sailplanes are often launched by means of a wire reeled in by a winch
Definition:
lose one's balance and stagger or lurch violently
Short Definition:lose one's balance and stagger or lurch violently
Examples:- he punched Connolly in the ear, sending him reeling
- she reeled back against the van
Definition:
dance a reel.
Short Definition:dance reel
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