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spinning reel

spin·ning reel
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [spin-ing reel]
    • /ˈspɪn ɪŋ ril/
    • /ˈspɪn.ɪŋ rɪəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spin-ing reel]
    • /ˈspɪn ɪŋ ril/

Definition of spinning reel words

  • noun spinning reel a fishing reel mounted on a spinning rod, having a stationary spool on the side of which is a revolving metal arm that catches the line and winds it onto the spool as a handle is turned, the metal arm being disengaged during casting so the line spirals freely off the spool, carried by the cast lure. 1

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Origin of spinning reel

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Spinning reel

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

spinning reel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for spinning reel

noun spinning reel

  • bobbin and fly frame — a roving machine used in the final stages of converting spun cotton fiber into yarn.
  • mule — a lounging slipper that covers the toes and instep or only the instep.
  • mules — a lounging slipper that covers the toes and instep or only the instep.
  • jenny — spinning jenny.

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