Reeling: meaning, definitions and examples
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reeling
[ หriหษlษชล ]
emotionally disoriented
Reeling refers to the state of being confused or dizzy from an overwhelming experience or shock. It often describes a person who is trying to gather their thoughts or regain their composure after being struck by unexpected news or a sudden realization.
Synonyms
bewildered, disoriented, dizzy, stunned.
Examples of usage
- She was left reeling after hearing the unexpected news.
- The entire team was reeling from their recent defeat.
- He stumbled back, reeling from the impact of the blow.
- After the breakup, he spent weeks reeling and trying to figure things out.
fishing technique
In fishing, reeling refers to the act of pulling in a fishing line by turning a reel. This is done to catch a fish that is hooked and to control the tension on the line.
Synonyms
pull in, retrieve, wind in.
Examples of usage
- He started reeling in the catch as soon as he felt a tug.
- After a long struggle, she finally managed to start reeling in the big fish.
- Reeling too quickly could cause the line to snap.
- She practiced reeling techniques to improve her fishing skills.
Translations
Translations of the word "reeling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น reelando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคเคฎเคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schwanken
๐ฎ๐ฉ berputar
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัััะธัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ krฤcenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใผใซใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉrouler
๐ช๐ธ enrollar
๐น๐ท makara sarmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฆด๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฏููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ navรญjenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ navรญjanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅท็ป
๐ธ๐ฎ navijanje
๐ฎ๐ธ vinda
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถnmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ enrollar
Etymology
The word 'reel' comes from the Middle English term 'rele', which itself is derived from the Old English word 'hreol', meaning 'to roll'. It originally described a cylinder or a spool on which thread or fishing line is wound. The verb form emerged in the context of fishing, referring to the act of winding in the line attached to a caught fish. Over time, 'reel' expanded in meaning to include the broader sense of disorientation or confusion, likely reflecting the sensation of being spun around or thrown off balance. The connection between these meanings illustrates how language evolves and how physical actions can influence metaphorical uses of words.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,505, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18502 magneto
- 18503 determinable
- 18504 tagging
- 18505 reeling
- 18506 flurry
- 18507 discarding
- 18508 aberrant
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