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reel

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Learn the meaning of reel with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

reel

(verb)

Meaning

to wind something onto a spool

Example

"As the fisherman caught a big fish, he had to reel it in quickly."

Synonyms

windspiral

Antonyms

unwrap

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'hrēol', meaning to roll.
Related word forms
  • verb: reeled
  • noun: reel