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Meaning of reeling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

reeling

Pronunciation:/ɹiːlɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To wind on a reel.

  2. To spin or revolve repeatedly.

  3. To unwind, to bring or acquire something by spinning or winding something else.

    Example: He reeled off some tape from the roll and sealed the package.

  4. To walk shakily or unsteadily; to stagger; move as if drunk or not in control of oneself.

noun

Definitions

  1. The motion of something that reels.