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Having a feeling of giddiness or dizziness
“And with that, it's a bizarre little mix of awakening despair and wild, reeling delight for both of us.”
Under the influence of alcohol
Slightly ill
Characterized by shaking or shuddering movements
Extremely upset or disappointed
Having or being capable of having rotation
To be in a state of chaos, confusion, and disarray
Present participle for to wind on a reel
“It is intended to avoid the necessity of always using spindles, and to reel the thread as it is spun.”
Present participle for to lose one's balance and stagger or lurch violently
“The prophets would reel back and forth, staggering with their strong drink, all while supposedly having visions of their deities.”
Present participle for to feel shocked, bewildered, or giddy
“While his peers reel at the news of Harry's death, Neville steps forward to say that though Harry is dead, their fight continues.”
Present participle for to spin physically or mentally (figuratively, in confusion)
“Ruochen felt very dizzy as the sky and earth began to reel around him.”
Present participle for to suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
A swaying or oscillation of a vessel (such as a ship, aircraft, or vehicle)
A sensation of whirling and loss of balance
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