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1. reef

noun. ['ˈriːf'] a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water.

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  • reef (English)
  • ref (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. reef

verb. ['ˈriːf'] lower and bring partially inboard.

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  • reef (English)
  • ref (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. reef

verb. ['ˈriːf'] roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area.

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  • reef (English)
  • ref (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. reef

noun. ['ˈriːf'] 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.

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  • reef (English)
  • ref (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. reef

verb. ['ˈriːf'] reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef.

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  • reef (English)
  • ref (Middle English (1100-1500))
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