2. To wind upon a reel, as yarn or thread.

Reel, v. i. [Cf. Sw. ragla. See 2d Reel.] 1. To incline, in walking,

from one side to the other; to stagger.

They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man.

Ps. cvii. 27.

He, with heavy fumes oppressed, Reeled from the palace, and retired

to rest.

Pope.

The wagons reeling under the yellow sheaves.

Macaulay.

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