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Definition of reef

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Reef (v. t.) That part of a sail which is taken in or let out by means of the reef points, in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind..

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Triple :: Triple (a.) Consisting of three united; multiplied by three; threefold; as, a triple knot; a triple tie..

Cow-pilot :: Cow-pilot (n.) A handsomely banded, coral-reef fish, of Florida and the West Indies (Pomacentrus saxatilis); -- called also mojarra..

Preef :: Preef (n.) Proof.

Reef :: Reef (n.) A chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water. See Coral reefs, under Coral..

Threefold :: Threefold (a.) Consisting of three, or thrice repeated; triple; as, threefold justice..

Thribble :: Thribble (a.) Triple; treble; threefold.

Reef :: Reef (n.) A large vein of auriferous quartz; -- so called in Australia. Hence, any body of rock yielding valuable ore..

Spill :: Spill (v. t.) To relieve a sail from the pressure of the wind, so that it can be more easily reefed or furled, or to lessen the strain..

Treeful :: Treeful (n.) The quantity or number which fills a tree.

Bagreef :: Bagreef (n.) The lower reef of fore and aft sails; also, the upper reef of topsails..

Triplicate :: Triplicate (v. t.) Made thrice as much; threefold; tripled.

Tergeminous :: Tergeminous (a.) Threefold; thrice-paired.

Reefer :: Reefer (n.) A close-fitting lacket or short coat of thick cloth.

Triple :: Triple (a.) To make threefold, or thrice as much or as many; to treble; as, to triple the tax on coffee..

Three-ply :: Three-ply (a.) Consisting of three distinct webs inwrought together in weaving, as cloth or carpeting; having three strands; threefold..

Reef :: Reef (v. t.) To reduce the extent of (as a sail) by roiling or folding a certain portion of it and making it fast to the yard or spar.

Atoll :: Atoll (n.) A coral island or islands, consisting of a belt of coral reef, partly submerged, surrounding a central lagoon or depression; a lagoon island..

Triplication :: Triplication (n.) The act of tripling, or making threefold, or adding three together..

Reef :: Reef (v. t.) That part of a sail which is taken in or let out by means of the reef points, in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind..

Nettles :: Nettles (n. pl.) Reef points.