Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Reel.
How to pronounce reel:
US
Reel - as a noun
A roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
Music composed for dancing a reel
Winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod
A winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
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A lively dance of scottish highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps
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An american country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines
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Reel - as a verb
Walk as if unable to control one's movements
Example: "The drunken man staggered into the room"
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Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
Example: "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"
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Example Sentences
"He carefully placed the film reel into the projector."
"The fisherman cast his reel into the water."
"She grabbed the handle of the fishing reel to start reeling in the line."
"The dancer executed a quick turn and brought the spinning reel to a stop."
"The old movie was stored on a dusty reel in the basement."
Word Game Points
Is REEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is REEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is REEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reel is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
