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Reels Moderate

Reels has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

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Noun
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plural of reel

"The dancers finished their performance on two large wooden reels."

Verb
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of reel

"He reels when he sees the shocking news on television."

In plain English: To reel means to spin around quickly so you feel dizzy and can't stand up straight.

"The loud noise made everyone reel in shock at what they had just seen."

Proper Noun
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plural of Reel

"The old dance hall was filled with couples moving to the music on the wooden floors and reels in their hands."

Example Sentences
"The loud noise made everyone reel in shock at what they had just seen." verb
"The camera man had to reel back when the crowd surged forward." verb
"She reeled from the sudden blow and nearly fell down the stairs." verb
"After watching the terrifying movie, I felt like I was going to reel in on my couch." verb
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