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reels

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for reels.

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A couple years ago, while preparing for a move, my grandmother found a box with reels and reels of footage, unlabeled and not in any particular order.

Examples15
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of reels gathered in one view.

noun

A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.

noun

A shaky or unsteady gait.

noun

A surname.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for reels.

noun

A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.

noun

A shaky or unsteady gait.

noun

A surname.

noun

(dance) A lively dance originating in Scotland.

Example sentences

1

A couple years ago, while preparing for a move, my grandmother found a box with reels and reels of footage, unlabeled and not in any particular order.

2

Or are the pokes gaffed to reveal the five virtual reels that were spun earlier in the play?

3

Basically, my mind reels thinking about the great things i could achieve if i were not in this chair.

4

My mind spins and reels, and it feels sometimes like it becomes completely detached from my body.

5

Might you be one of those who reels in horror that Google electronically sniffs your email to serve you ads?

6

My father was about 10 yrs old at the time, he was deeply effected by news reels at the time.

7

And they cost over $3 here in the US even on reels of 2400 pieces.

8

No more dumping film reels in the river because the warehouse costs are inconvenient.

9

Thats easy compared to dealing with old magnetic media like floppies and reels.

10

I think you're dramatically overestimating the number of people who don't want to see demo reels in the cinema.

11

Dozens of aisles of electronics components, including racks of reels of surface-mount stuff.

12

So frustrating that here in the US, you can't even buy those individual components for that price, even if you buy them on reels.

Quote examples

1

The mind reels at the thought that anyone could have led such a charmed life that they would characterise this as "such hostility"

2

"My life isn't as good as others" is a common rationalization for depression, and a service that lets them view the highlight reels of a billion other people whose lives appear to be better than theirs is the ultimate tool for it.

3

While people continue to be blind to their own privilege, and only see the highlight reels of other people's privilege (eg: forever), you're only going to be able to sell it on gender equality, rather than "women's rights need to increase beyond where they are now".

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use reels in a sentence?

A couple years ago, while preparing for a move, my grandmother found a box with reels and reels of footage, unlabeled and not in any particular order.

What does reels mean?

A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.

What part of speech is reels?

reels is commonly used as noun.