Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reel
verb/noun
/riːl/
Definition
To wind or wind up something, especially thread or wire, onto a spool or cylinder.
Examples
- He had to reel in the fish after a long struggle.
- The movie was so captivating that I couldn’t help but reel with excitement.
- She carefully reel up the excess cable after using the extension cord.
Meaning
The act of pulling or twisting something in a circular motion, often associated with fishing or managing a film or tape.
Synonyms
- wound
- gather
- retrieve
