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Definition of Reels
1. reel [v] - See also: reel
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reels
Literary usage of Reels
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Library Journal by American Library Association, Library Association (1922)
"6 reels. RL Stevenson. HUCKLEBERRY FINN. Famous Players Lasky. 7 reels. ...
7 reels. Incident of Lincoln and Civil War. CONQUEST OF CANAAN. ..."
2. Appletons' Cyclopædia of Applied Mechanics: A Dictionary of Mechanical by Appleton, firm, publishers, New York (1880)
"Ordinarily, bolting-chests contain four reels, and when more are required ...
The reels should all be pitched one way, and the heads should be placed in one ..."
3. Luzerne Legal Register Reports (1920)
"Contract—Moving picture theatre—reels. Affidavit of defense by owner of moving
picture theatre to suit for reels furnished, and in which credit is claimed ..."
4. Modern Pulp and Paper Making: A Practical Treatise by George Strong Witham (1920)
"The paper going through the calenders while this is being done should not be
allowed to go on the reels but should go into the broke. ..."
5. American Physical Education Review by American Physical Education Association (1920)
""A Microscopical View of the Blood Circulation," 3 reels, 3 parts, address, ...
(Devoted to public health nursing), 2 reels. Address, American Red Cross, ..."
6. Catalogue and Handbook of Electrical Wires and Cables by American Steel & Wire Co (1910)
"Wooden reels The reels used for shipping electric wires and cables are so
constructed as to give the greatest protection to this class of material. ..."
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