reel - noun

a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector

music composed for dancing a reel

winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod

a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound

a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps

an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines

reel - verb

• walk as if unable to control one's movements
• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
• wind onto or off a reel

reel - thesaurus

bobbin   careen   gyrate   keel   lurch   spin   spool   stagger   swag   whirl