cotton reel

The term "cotton reel" refers both to a sewing tool and a traditional Scottish dance.

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Definition

B1Sewing

(general)A cylindrical object used to keep cotton thread organized for sewing.

Example

  • She grabbed a cotton reel to thread her needle.

C1Dance

(specific)A traditional Scottish Highland dance for four couples.

Example

  • They performed the cotton reel at the Highland games.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cotton reel":

cotton woolwild cottoncotton pickercable drumcotton velvetdevil's cotton