To wind a line onto a reel by turning the reel. He reeled in the fishing line after feeling a tug.
To stagger or lurch violently. She reeled back in shock after hearing the news.
To feel dizzy or bewildered. His mind reeled at the complexity of the problem.
To bring something in quickly or suddenly. The team reeled in a major client with their impressive presentation.
To dance a reel, a lively Scottish or Irish folk dance. The couples reeled across the floor to the sound of fiddles.