reel
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B2
/riːl/
winding device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reel' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hrēol,' where 'hrēol' meant 'a winding device.'
Historical Evolution
'hrēol' changed from Old English word 'hrēol' and eventually became the modern English word 'reel'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a winding device,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of both a noun and a verb.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cylindrical device on which film, wire, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound.
He wound the fishing line onto the reel.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45