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eef, ree, reeeef, reeff, reeph, ref, rreef

Reef — synonyms, definition

1. reef (Noun)

10 synonyms
Witwatersrand bank bar mantle rand ridge sandbank shallow shelf shoal
3 definitions

reef (Noun) — A submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water.

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.

reef (Noun) — A rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese.

5 types of
part region ridge slip strip
1 type
coral reef
5 parts of
Transvaal canvas canvass sail sheet

2. reef (Verb)

5 synonyms
brake check curb curtail slow
3 definitions

reef (Verb) — Lower and bring partially inboard. ex. "reef the sailing boat's mast"

reef (Verb) — Roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area.

reef (Verb) — Reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef.

9 types of
bring down furl get down let down lower reduce roll up shrink take down