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reel in Finnish

reel in Finnish is kela, laonnostokela, rulla — reel means a cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.

reel in Finnish

kela
noun
laonnostokela
noun
(agriculture) A device consisting of radial arms with horizontal stats, connected with a harvesting machine, for holding the stalks of grain in position to be cut by the knives.
rulla
noun
(agriculture) A device consisting of radial arms with horizontal stats, connected with a harvesting machine, for holding the stalks of grain in position to be cut by the knives.
kelata
verb
To wind on a reel.
keriä
verb
To wind on a reel.
rullata
verb
To wind on a reel.
pyörittää
verb
To spin or revolve repeatedly.
pyöriä
verb
To spin or revolve repeatedly.
kelata
verb
To unwind; to bring or acquire something by spinning or winding something else.
kelata auki
verb
To unwind; to bring or acquire something by spinning or winding something else.
horjua
verb
To walk shakily or unsteadily; to stagger; move as if drunk or not in control of oneself.
horjahtaa
verb
(with, _, back) To back off, step away, or sway backwards unsteadily and suddenly.
horjuttaa
verb
To make or cause to reel.
pyörittää
verb
To make or cause to reel.

What does "reel" mean?

  1. noun A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
    "He cast his line and slowly wound it back in on the reel."
  2. noun A lively traditional dance, especially from Scotland, or its music.
    "The band struck up a reel and the dancers took the floor."
  3. noun A short video, especially one posted on a social media app.
    "She posted a reel of highlights from the trip."
  4. verb To stagger or lose one's balance, or to feel dizzy or shocked.
    "He reeled back after hearing the news."
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reel in a sentence

  • He cast his line and slowly wound it back in on the reel.
  • The band struck up a reel and the dancers took the floor.
  • She posted a reel of highlights from the trip.
  • He reeled back after hearing the news.

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What is "reel" in Finnish?

"reel" in Finnish is kela, laonnostokela, rulla. reel means: A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.

How do you use "reel" in a sentence?

Example: "He cast his line and slowly wound it back in on the reel." In Finnish, "reel" is kela, laonnostokela, rulla.

Are there other ways to say "reel" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 12 translations listed for "reel": kela, laonnostokela, rulla, kelata, keriä, rullata.

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