1. present participle of reel; winding something onto a reel or spool
2. staggering or moving unsteadily, as if about to fall
3. feeling shocked, confused, or overwhelmed

1. unsteady or staggering in movement

Examples

• She was reeling in the fishing line slowly.
• The boxer was reeling after the heavy punch.
• He left the meeting reeling from the unexpected news.
• The reeling drunk man grabbed the lamppost for support.
• My head was reeling from all the information.
• The ship’s reeling motion made everyone seasick.
• She stood there reeling, trying to process what had happened.