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REELED

(noun, verb)
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There are 9 meanings of the word Reeled.

Reeled - 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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bobbin12spool7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
winder10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A lively dance of scottish highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scottish reel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
square dancesquare dancing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An american country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
virginia reel

Reeled - as a verb

Walk as if unable to control one's movements

Example: "The drunken man staggered into the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
careen8keel8lurch10stagger9swag8

Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

Example: "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gyrate10spin6spin aroundwhirl11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
revolve13rotate6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wind onto or off a reel

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
roll4twine8wind8wrap9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He reeled in the big fish with a smile of satisfaction on his face."
"The boxer reeled from the powerful punch to his jaw."
"She reeled off a list of excuses for her late arrival."
"The drunkard reeled unsteadily as he stumbled out of the bar."
"The sudden realization reeled her mind, leaving her feeling overwhelmed."
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Word Game Points

Is REELED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reeled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REELED has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is REELED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reeled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REELED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is REELED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reeled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REELED has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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