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Definition reel in American English

reel noun

[countable] noun
/ril/
1

the part of a fishing rod that you turn to make the line longer or shorter

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2

an object shaped like a wheel that you put string, thread, wire, or film around in order to store it

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a reel of cotton

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2.1

the amount of string, etc. on one reel

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2.2

the part of a movie that is on one reel

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Definition reel in American English