Reel Off (Verb)
Meaning 1
Unwind from or as if from a reel; "unreel the tape".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The fisherman began to reel off the excess fishing line from the reel and wind it onto a separate spool.
- The projector started to reel off the film, and the screen came to life with the opening scene.
- As the movie's tape began to break, the projectionist had to reel off the remainder of the reel to fix the problem.
- The surveyor carefully unwound the measuring tape and started to reel off the yards as they marked the distance.
- The tape measure started to reel off its length, and the carpenter used it to mark the spot for the nail.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Recite volubly or extravagantly; "He could recite the names of all the chemical elements".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She stood proudly and began to reel off the list of accomplishments her charity had achieved in the past year.
- The actor impressed the director by being able to reel off his complex monologue flawlessly.
- He could reel off the order of the planets in our solar system without any hesitation.
- The history buff started to reel off fascinating facts about ancient civilizations to the tourists.
- The politician's speechwriter helped him practice reeling off stats and facts about the region's economic growth.