Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see reel, off.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To list effortlessly and quickly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
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verb
To produce (e.g. a performance), in an effortless manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
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verb
recite volubly or extravagantly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: rattle down, rattle off, spiel off, roll off
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: recite
verb
unwind from or as if from a reel
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: unreel
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: reel
History
From reel (noun), suggesting a mechanical movement.
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
