Reel (Noun)
Meaning 1
A winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
An American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines.
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Meaning 5
A roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector.
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Meaning 6
Music composed for dancing a reel.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The fiddler launched into a lively reel, and the crowd quickly formed sets to dance.
- The reel, a traditional Scottish dance tune, featured a haunting melody on the pipes.
- To start the ceilidh, the band played a reel at a brisk tempo, and everyone joined in.
- As the drummer counted in the next tune, the accordion player launched into a beautiful reel, rich and full of complex harmonies.
- With a final flourish, the flautist concluded the reel and bowed low, acknowledging the applause.