Ropes onboard ships were always subject to twisting and kinking as the were payed out so the most important ones or the ones used most regularly were put onto a reel. From there the lines could be reeled off quickly and efficiently.
By SailingQuiz October 2019 Category: Nautical Saying
0 0 33 Back
No reviews or comments on "Reel off" yet. If you can see a problem or you want to add something to our explanation or you just want to let us know what you think, then click on the pen and papar icon above.
There are 423 other nautical phrases, sayings and sailing terms listed on this website today. "Reel off" is just one of them. Many have been around for years and have entered our everyday use; but do you know what they mean and where they came from? This is where you find out.
Why not use our sailing quiz to build your understanding of sailing terms and boat trivia whilst you tackle the questions designed to help you pass your next sailing course.
What does Reel off mean?
What is the nautical origin of the phrase "Reel off"?
Definition of the nautical phrase "Reel off".
Review SailingQuiz
0,