reeling
/ɹiːlɪŋ/
verb
- 1
To wind on a reel.
- 2
To spin or revolve repeatedly.
- 3
To unwind, to bring or acquire something by spinning or winding something else.
“He reeled off some tape from the roll and sealed the package.”
- 4
To walk shakily or unsteadily; to stagger; move as if drunk or not in control of oneself.
- 5
(with back) To back off or step away unsteadily and quickly.
“He reeled back from the punch.”
- 6
To make or cause to reel.
- 7
To have a whirling sensation; to be giddy.
- 8
To be in shock.
- 9
To roll.
noun
- 1
The motion of something that reels.
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