reel

nounverbB2 · Upper-intermediate

A round thing that thread or film is wound around.

Meanings of «reel»

1 · noun

a round thing that thread or film is wound around

She changed the reel of film in the projector.

2 · verb

to move unsteadily, almost falling, especially from shock

He began to reel after hearing the shocking news.

Similar: stagger sway stumble

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