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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The self-effacing Heiberger makes it a point to stress, "I didn't do this all by myself," and reels off a batch of names--Gary Malin, Greg Young, Belinda Pastana, Nancy Sager, Jimmy Economou, Gordon Golub, Larry Goldblatt, Jessica Duffy, Joe Lops . Fast Food reels off, at a finger-snapping pace, the names of the foods that keep the takeout phones ringing: "Super club. Asked about his future plans, Mackie reels off a list of prestige film projects--but with a familiar coda. |
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