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reel vs winder

winder vs reel

reel and winder both are nouns.

reel is a verb but winder is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reel Yes No Yes No
winder Yes No No No
As nouns, winder is a hypernym of reel; that is, winder is a word with a broader meaning than reel:
  • reel: a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
  • winder: mechanical device around which something can be wound
As nouns, winder is a hypernym of reel; that is, winder is a word with a broader meaning than reel:
  • reel: winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod
  • winder: mechanical device around which something can be wound
reel (noun) winder (noun)
a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps mechanical device around which something can be wound
an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock)
a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism)
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
reel (verb) winder (verb)
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 reel and winder

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