filmreel
nounUK /ˈfɪlm.riːl/
US /ˈfɪlm.riːl/
A round spool that holds movie film.
The old projector spun the filmreel as the cartoon played.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short clip or compilation of movie scenes.
The channel showed a filmreel of classic comedy moments.
3. A reel of film used in a camera for taking pictures.
He loaded a fresh filmreel into his vintage camera.
4. A continuous strip of film wound on a reel.
The archivist carefully stored each filmreel in a cool room.