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reel-to-reel Definition

reel-to-reel (-to̵̅o̅ rēl)

adjective

designating or of a tape recorder using two separate reels, on which the tape must be threaded

reel-to-reel Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • recorder: Meanwhile, up in the belfry, Dickie was crouched under the bells, setting up his ancient reel-to-reel tape recorder.
  • tape: Sure enough, a cardboard box full of dusty unmarked reel-to-reel tapes were found in a cupboard behind someones desk.
  • machine: Around his shoulder a guitar is strapped and at his side is a reel-to-reel machine.
  • recording: The reel-to-reel recordings were compiled over decades for studios such as Shepperton, Elstree and Pinewood.
  • player: A reel-to-reel tape player sits behind him, spinning around and around.
  • deck: It looks strikingly contemporary but is more than 40 years old - only the reel-to-reel tape deck gives away its vintage.

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