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reef
reef
/ˈriːf/
noun
(
)
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.
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
Reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
(
reef
)
reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
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
Lower and bring partially inboard
(
reef
)
lower and bring partially inboard
Reef the sailboat's mast
reef the sailboat's mast
Reef
noun
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
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