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spin vs reel

reel vs spin

spin and reel both are nouns.

spin and reel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spin Yes No Yes No
reel Yes No Yes No
As verbs, spin and reel are synonyms defined as:
  • spin and reel: revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
Other synonyms of spin include gyrate, spin around, whirl.
spin (noun) reel (noun)
the act of rotating rapidly a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps
a short drive in a car an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines
rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion) winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod
a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile) a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
music composed for dancing a reel
spin (verb) reel (verb)
prolong or extend wind onto or off a reel
twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation walk as if unable to control one's movements
work natural fibers into a thread revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
form a web by making a thread
make up a story
stream in jets, of liquids
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
cause to spin
Difference between spin and reel

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