any of various cylindrical objects or frames that turn on an axis and onto which film, magnetic tape, paper tape, wire, thread, etc, may be wound

a device for winding, casting, etc, consisting of a revolving spool with a handle, attached to a fishing rod

a roll of celluloid exhibiting a sequence of photographs to be projected

to wind (cotton, thread, etc) onto a reel

to wind or draw with a reel

to sway, esp under the shock of a blow or through dizziness or drunkenness

to whirl about or have the feeling of whirling about

a staggering or swaying motion or sensation

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

a piece of music having eight quavers to the bar composed for or in the rhythm of this dance