Reeling: meaning, definitions and examples

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reeling

 

[ หˆriหษ™lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reelando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเค—เคฎเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwanken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒั‚ะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krฤ™cenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒผใƒซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉrouler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enrollar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท makara sarmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆด๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฏูˆูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ navรญjenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ navรญjanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅท็ป•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ navijanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vinda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.