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reel in

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reel something in
to bring in something, such as a fish, by winding up the line on a reel. With great effort, she reeled the huge fish in. Hurry and reel in the fish!
See also: reel
reel in somebody/something also reel somebody/something in
1. to pull someone or something toward you We snagged the alligator near its tail and reeled it in. Rob took his hand, reeled him in, and gave him a big hug.
2. to attract someone or something Car dealers have to work harder to reel in customers when the economy is in bad shape.
Etymology: from the use of a reel (an object shaped like a wheel) used to pull in the fishing line when a fish is caught
See also: reel
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This gives you the option to adjust the power of the reel in low gear with the speed needed in plotting a lure on a hook up in high gear.
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So if you are reeling in a lure or a catch, you are exerting one part muscle power to propel the line to reel in twice as fast.
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