3 entries under this word

Reel

Reel, n.

noun

n. [A-S. hreōl, reōl, Icel. hreull; D. rol, Ger. rolle. Cf. ROLL.]

A frame turning on an axis, and on which yarn, threads, lines, and the like, are wound; as, a log-reel, used by seamen; an angler’s reel.
(Mus.) A lively dance peculiar to Scotland, characterized by a reeling or whirling movement.

Reel, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [imp. & p. p. REELED; p. pr. & vb. n. REELING.] To wind upon a reel, as yarn or thread from the spindle.

Reel or Reeling-ripe, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. [See REEL, n. Cf. Sw. ragla.] To incline or move in walking, first to one side and then to the other; to vacillate; to stagger. “The wagons reeling under the yellow sheaves.” Macaulay.

He, with heavy fumes oppressed, Reeled from the palace, and retired to rest. Pope.

Reeling-ripe, intoxicated so as to stagger. “Trinculo is reeling-ripe.” Shak.