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reel

verb

/riːl/

Meaning

to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel

He reeled backward after being punched.

reel from something

stagger, stumble, spin, sway, falter

stabilize, balance

reel of film, reel from shock, reel in, fishing reel

to congratulate someone; to express happiness for someone's success

to act or speak on behalf of someone or something

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.

to display prominently or vividly

To formally suggest someone for a position, role, or award.