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reef:

reef [the ~] noun

  1. the reef
    the reef; the shallows; the cliff; the rock
  2. the reef
    the reef
  3. the reef
    – one of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind 1
    the reef
    – one of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind 1
  4. the reef
    – a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water 1
    the reef
    – a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water 1

reef

  1. reef
    reef; sunken rock

reef verb

  1. reef
    – reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef 1
    reef
    – reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef 1
  2. reef
    – roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area 1
    reef
    – roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area 1
  3. reef
    – lower and bring partially inboard 1
    reef
    – lower and bring partially inboard 1
    • reef verb
      • reef the sailboat's mast1

Related Words for "reef":

  • reefs

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Related Definitions for "reef":

  1. one of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind1
  2. a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water1
  3. reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef1
  4. roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area1
  5. lower and bring partially inboard1
    • reef the sailboat's mast1

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