noun
reeling
REE-lihng
Reeling (noun) means a staggering, spinning, or unsteady motion. Example: “The reeling of the ship in the storm made everyone seasick.”
noun
1
A staggering, spinning, or unsteady motion.
"The reeling of the ship in the storm made everyone seasick."
"He felt a reeling in his head after the blow."
How to use reeling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe wobbly, spinning feeling or motion of something that reels.
Common pairings
head reeling
mind reeling
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Word forms
- Plural
- reelings
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Rhymes for reeling
feeling
peeling
fueling
dueling
kneeling
modeling
wheeling
yodeling
labeling
traveling
unfeeling
tunneling
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Frequently asked questions
What does “reeling” mean?
The word “reeling” means a staggering, spinning, or unsteady motion. In plain terms, the wobbly, spinning feeling or motion of something that reels.
How do you pronounce “reeling”?
“Reeling” is pronounced REE-lihng (/ˈɹiːlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “reeling” in a sentence?
Here is “reeling” used in a sentence: “The reeling of the ship in the storm made everyone seasick.”
What part of speech is “reeling”?
“Reeling” is a noun.
