1. moved unsteadily or staggered, as if about to fall
2. felt shocked or overwhelmed by something
3. wound something onto a reel or spool

Examples

• He reeled backward after being hit by the ball.
• She reeled from the shocking news about her job.
• The fisherman reeled in his line slowly.
• I reeled the garden hose back onto its holder.
• The boxer reeled under the heavy punches.
• They reeled the cable onto the large spool.
• She reeled at the unexpected announcement.