REELING Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word reeling. (close relations)
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| bobbin | nounn | |||||
noun • a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound | ||||||
| careen | verbv | |||||
noun • pitching dangerously to one side verb • walk as if unable to control one's movements • move sideways or in an unsteady way | ||||||
| gyrate | verbv | |||||
verb • to wind or move in a spiral course • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis | ||||||
| keel | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a projection or ridge that suggests a keel • the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly • one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability verb • walk as if unable to control one's movements | ||||||
| lurch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an unsteady uneven gait • a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage) • abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance) • the act of moving forward suddenly verb • walk as if unable to control one's movements • move abruptly • move slowly and unsteadily • loiter about, with no apparent aim • defeat by a lurch | ||||||
| spin | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile) • the act of rotating rapidly • a short drive in a car • rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral • a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion) verb • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis • stream in jets, of liquids • cause to spin • make up a story • form a web by making a thread • work natural fibers into a thread • twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation • prolong or extend | ||||||
| spool | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound verb • transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage • wind onto a spool or a reel | ||||||
| stagger | verbv | |||||
noun • an unsteady uneven gait verb • walk as if unable to control one's movements • walk with great difficulty • to arrange in a systematic order • astound or overwhelm, as with shock | ||||||
| swag | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • valuable goods • goods or money obtained illegally • a bundle containing the personal belongings of a swagman verb • droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness • walk as if unable to control one's movements • sway heavily or unsteadily | ||||||
| whirl | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • confused movement • the shape of something rotating rapidly • a usually brief attempt • the act of rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • cause to spin • flow in a circular current, of liquids • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis • fly around | ||||||
| scottish reel | nounn | |||||
noun • a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps | ||||||
| spin around | verbv | |||||
verb • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis | ||||||
| virginia reel | nounn | |||||
noun • an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines | ||||||
