Reeled: meaning, definitions and examples

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reeled

 

[ riหld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

fishing

Reeled refers to the action of winding or retrieving a fishing line using a reel. In fishing, this term is often used when the angler pulls the line back in after a catch or to reposition their bait. The process of reeling can also involve adjusting the tension of the fishing line to prevent it from snapping. This action is crucial for maintaining control over the fish and is an essential skill for any angler.

Synonyms

retrieved, spooled, wound

Examples of usage

  • He reeled in the fish quickly.
  • She learned how to reel properly after several attempts.
  • The angler reeled back after feeling a tug on the line.
Context #2 | Verb

movement

To reel can also mean to move unsteadily or staggeringly as if losing balance. This usage often describes a state of dizziness or confusion, typically after a sudden shock or impact. When someone reels, they may appear to sway or spin as they try to regain their composure, making this term applicable in both physical and emotional contexts.

Synonyms

staggered, swayed, wobbled

Examples of usage

  • She reeled from the unexpected news.
  • After the fall, he reeled before finding his footing.
  • The impact of the collision made him reel backwards.

Translations

Translations of the word "reeled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reelado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ€เคฒ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufgewickelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digulung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะพั‚ะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwiniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅทปใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enroulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enrollado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๊ธด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ููˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ navinutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ navinutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅท็ป•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ navit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vafinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enrollado

Etymology

The word 'reeled' originates from the Middle English 'relen' or 'rele', derived from the Old English 'rวฃl', which means a spool or a reel - a device used for winding up threads or lines. The term has historically been associated with the fishing industry, where reels were invented as aids for angling. Over the centuries, 'reel' evolved in English usage to encompass not just the physical act of winding a line but also metaphorically describe states of confusion or unsteadiness. The evolution of the word also reflects advancements in fishing technology and practices, representing a balance between utility in the physical sense and the complexity of human emotion.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,248, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.