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keel vs reel

reel vs keel

keel and reel both are nouns.

keel and reel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keel Yes No Yes No
reel Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keel and reel are synonyms defined as:
  • keel and reel: walk as if unable to control one's movements
Other synonyms of keel include careen, lurch, stagger, swag.
keel (noun) reel (noun)
one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps
the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod
a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
music composed for dancing a reel
keel (verb) reel (verb)
walk as if unable to control one's movements wind onto or off a reel
walk as if unable to control one's movements
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
Difference between keel and reel

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