reef
/rˈif/
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Definitions
Noun
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
Noun
a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
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
Verb
lower and bring partially inboard; "reef the sailboat''s mast"
Verb
roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
Verb
reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef