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reel1
1. Angling a device for winding, casting, etc., consisting of a revolving spool with a handle, attached to a fishing rod 2. a roll of celluloid exhibiting a sequence of photographs to be projected reel2 1. any of various lively Scottish dances, such as the eightsome reel and foursome reel for a fixed number of couples who combine in square and circular formations 2. a piece of music having eight quavers to the bar composed for or in the rhythm of this dance reel [rēl] (design engineering) A revolving spool-shaped device used for storage of hose, rope, cable, wire, magnetic tape, and so on. Reel the working element of the harvesting part of many harvesting machines (harvesters, combines, and so on). The reel guides the stalks of the crop to the cutting device, holds the stalks while they are cut, and places the harvested crop on the conveyor. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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