reeling

Meanings

• verb

  The act of winding up a line, typically used in fishing or in the production of thread or yarn.

  - "He spent hours reeling in his catch."
  - "The fisherman was reeling in his line when he felt a strong tug."

• verb

  Feeling or causing to feel a strong sense of fear, panic, or confusion.

  - "The rollercoaster ride left the passengers reeling."
  - "The news of her husband's infidelity left her reeling."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reeling
dealing , healing , revealing

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. reeling (Irish) : a type of dance
   

2. reeling (Scottish) : a type of whisky
   

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Variants

List of all variants of reeling that leads to same result
reel , reelable , reeled , reeling , reels , reel off , reeled off , reeling off , reels off , reel in , reeled in , reeling in , reels in

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Forms

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reels, reeled, reeling, reels in

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Etymology

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Old English 'reolan' meaning 'to wind up'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest fish caught on rod and reel is a Manta Ray, weighing 2,527 lbs.

2. The term 'reeling' comes from the Old English word 'reolan', meaning 'to wind up'.

3. The 'reeling' dance originated in Ireland and is traditionally performed in groups.

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Related Concepts

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1. fishing: A popular recreational activity and source of food, involving the use of a fishing rod and line to catch fish.

2. thread: A continuous length of material, often used for sewing or weaving.

3. yarn: A long, continuous length of fibers or threads, used for knitting, weaving, or crocheting.

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Culture

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In literature, 'reeling' is often used metaphorically to describe a person's emotional state after a shock or unexpected event. In art, it can be depicted as a chaotic or disorganized scene. In music, it can be expressed through fast-paced rhythms and intense instrumentals.

How to Memorize "reeling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine winding up a long fishing line or a spool of thread.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of winding up a line or the feeling of being overwhelmed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Reeling in the Catch' to remember the definition of 'reeling' as the act of winding up a line.

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