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English verb: reel off

1. reel off (contact) unwind from or as if from a reel


SamplesUnreel the tape.


Synonymsunreel


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s something PP


Broader (hypernym)reel

2. reel off (communication) recite volubly or extravagantly


SamplesHe could recite the names of all the chemical elements.


Synonymsrattle down, rattle off, roll off, spiel off


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)recite









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