reeler

[ ree-ler ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Origin of reeler¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; reel ¹ + -er ¹

Anacostia Riverkeeper has been hosting Friday night fishing for reelers of all ages and skill levels.

It is, therefore, quite a hopeless task to reel silk unless the reeler is skilled.

Another grave defect in the estimates alluded to is that all the profit is assumed to be paid to the reeler.

The reeler is careful to remove any slight adhesions, by the application of a brush in the progress of her work.

Faults in quality or mistakes made in the spinning-room are often credited to the winder, beamer or reeler.

Kedzie's story was progressing with cinematographic speed and with transitions almost as abrupt as the typical five-reeler.

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