reel in Japanese
reel in Japanese is リール — reel means a cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
reel in Japanese
リール
Pronounced: rīru
A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.
What does "reel" mean?
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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."
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noun A lively traditional dance, especially from Scotland, or its music.
"The band struck up a reel and the dancers took the floor."
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noun A short video, especially one posted on a social media app.
"She posted a reel of highlights from the trip."
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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 Japanese?
"reel" in Japanese is リール. reel means: A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
How do you pronounce リール?
"reel" in Japanese is リール, pronounced "rīru".
How do you use "reel" in a sentence?
Example: "He cast his line and slowly wound it back in on the reel." In Japanese, "reel" is リール.
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