Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
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reef | (noun) 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 | - |
(noun) a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water | - | |
(verb) roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area | - | |
(verb) reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef | - | |
(verb) lower and bring partially inboard | - |