reel back



reel back (from something)

to fall or stagger backwards, as from a blow. The boxer reeled back from the blow, stunned. Another blow to the midsection and he reeled back and fell.
See also: back, reel

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BÈRBERLimburgish
Uilleag-Irish
BjÖRnBYUURN (Swedish, German), PYUURN (Icelandic)Swedish, Icelandic, German, Ancient Scandinavian
Dilshad-Persian
Firenze-Various
Mordred-Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance