English Synonym Finder

reel

Definitions

A cylinder or spool on which yarn, thread, wire, or film is wound.

To lose one's balance and stagger or lurch violently.

A lively folk dance or the music composed for such a dance.

Examples

The fisherman struggled to reel in the massive tuna.

She felt her head reel as she stood up too quickly from the chair.

The movie studio released a short promotional reel to build excitement for the film.

Synonyms

stagger lurch sway totter wobble spin whirl

Antonyms

stabilize steady balance stand straighten settle remain