reeler

[ ree-ler ]

/ ˈri lər /

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a person or thing that reels.

a machine for burnishing the exterior and interior of seamless tubing.

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

First recorded in 1590–1600; reel¹ + -er¹

It is, therefore, quite a hopeless task to reel silk unless the reeler is skilled.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 324, March 18, 1882|Various
Another grave defect in the estimates alluded to is that all the profit is assumed to be paid to the reeler.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 324, March 18, 1882|Various
The reeler is careful to remove any slight adhesions, by the application of a brush in the progress of her work.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
Faults in quality or mistakes made in the spinning-room are often credited to the winder, beamer or reeler.
Women in Modern Industry|B. L. Hutchins

Kedzie's story was progressing with cinematographic speed and with transitions almost as abrupt as the typical five-reeler.
We Can't Have Everything|Rupert Hughes