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 reef reef /ˈriːf/

noun

  1. () A submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water  ( reef )
    a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
      Snorkelers explored the vibrant coral reef, encountering a dazzling array of marine life.
    Snorkelers explored the vibrant coral reef, encountering a dazzling array of marine life.
  2. 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  ( 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

verb

  1. Reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef  ( reef )
    reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
  2. Roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area  ( reef )
    roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
  3. Lower and bring partially inboard  ( reef )
    lower and bring partially inboard
     Reef the sailboat's mast
    reef the sailboat's mast

 Reef

    noun

    1. A rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese  ( Rand , Reef , Witwatersrand )
      a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese