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
Lacey['leisi]
Imamu-Eastern African, Swahili
Nino (1)-Italian
Stern[stə:n]
MÉLisande-French
Giuseppajoo-ZEP-pahItalian