Unreeled: meaning, definitions and examples

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unreeled

 

[ สŒnหˆriหld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Unreeled refers to the action of unwinding or releasing something that has been wound or coiled, such as film, string, or rope. It is often used to describe the process of letting out or displaying something in a linear fashion. The word can also imply a gradual or uncontrolled release of information or ideas. Commonly, it is used in activities related to filmmaking or physical tasks that involve unspooling materials.

Synonyms

released, unspooled, unwound.

Examples of usage

  • She unreeled the tape from the dispenser.
  • The film unreeled smoothly on the projector.
  • He unreeled the fishing line carefully.

Translations

Translations of the word "unreeled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desenrolado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฒเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgerollt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terurai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะณะพั€ะฝัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozwiniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใปใฉใ‘ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉroulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desenrollado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’€๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ููƒูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozvinutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozvinutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑ•ๅผ€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razvito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afhjรบpaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desenrollado

Etymology

The term 'unreeled' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'to reverse or remove', combined with 'reeled', which stems from the word 'reel' referring to a cylindrical device used to wind up materials, commonly threads or wires. The word 'reel' itself can be traced back to Middle English 'rele' or Old English 'hreol', which indicated a round object for winding. The usage of 'unreeled' in its verb form highlights the action of unwinding or releasing from such a device. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass both physical and figurative meanings, expanding into contexts such as film projection and information sharing. Its application can be seen in both everyday language and technical fields, showcasing its versatility and relevance in modern discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,297, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.