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REEL Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word reel. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word reel. (close relations)
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bobbin
nounn
noun

• a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound

careen
verbv
noun

• pitching dangerously to one side

verb

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• move sideways or in an unsteady way

gyrate
verbv
verb

• to wind or move in a spiral course

• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

keel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a projection or ridge that suggests a keel

• the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly

• one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability

verb

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

lurch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unsteady uneven gait

• a decisive defeat in a game (especially in cribbage)

• abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

• the act of moving forward suddenly

verb

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• move abruptly

• move slowly and unsteadily

• loiter about, with no apparent aim

• defeat by a lurch

spin
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

• the act of rotating rapidly

• a short drive in a car

• rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

• a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

verb

• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

• stream in jets, of liquids

• cause to spin

• make up a story

• form a web by making a thread

• work natural fibers into a thread

• twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

• prolong or extend

spool
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound

verb

• transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage

• wind onto a spool or a reel

stagger
verbv
noun

• an unsteady uneven gait

verb

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• walk with great difficulty

• to arrange in a systematic order

• astound or overwhelm, as with shock

swag
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• valuable goods

• goods or money obtained illegally

• a bundle containing the personal belongings of a swagman

verb

• droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• sway heavily or unsteadily

whirl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• confused movement

• the shape of something rotating rapidly

• a usually brief attempt

• the act of rotating rapidly

verb

• turn in a twisting or spinning motion

• cause to spin

• flow in a circular current, of liquids

• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

• fly around

scottish reel
nounn
noun

• a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps

spin around
verbv
verb

• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

virginia reel
nounn
noun

• an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines

Best Hypernyms For REEL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for reel, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
winder film longways revolve roll rotate twine walk wind wrap
Phrases (5)
dance musiclongways dancephotographic filmsquare dancesquare dancing

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