reeling
reeling is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, reeling is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofreeling
- To wind on a reel.
- To spin or revolve repeatedly.
- To unwind, to bring or acquire something by spinning or winding something else.
Example: "He reeled off some tape from the roll and sealed the package."
- To walk shakily or unsteadily; to stagger; move as if drunk or not in control of oneself.
- (with back) To back off or step away unsteadily and quickly.
Example: "He reeled back from the punch."
- To make or cause to reel.
- To have a whirling sensation; to be giddy.
- To be in shock.
- To roll.
- The motion of something that reels.
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