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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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Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To come in collision with; to strike against; as, a bullet struck him; the wave struck the boat amidships; the ship struck a reef..

Reefing :: Reefing (n.) The process of taking in a reef.

Trine :: Trine (a.) Threefold; triple; as, trine dimensions, or length, breadth, and thickness..

Clear :: Clear (v. t.) To leap or pass by, or over, without touching or failure; as, to clear a hedge; to clear a reef..

Preef :: Preef (n.) Proof.

Trinal :: Trinal (a.) Threefold.

Triformity :: Triformity (n.) The state of being triform, or of having a threefold shape..

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..

Treble :: Treble (v. t.) To make thrice as much; to make threefold.

Reefer :: Reefer (n.) One who reefs; -- a name often given to midshipmen.

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

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

Foreefront :: Foreefront (n.) Foremost part or place.

Porites :: Porites (n.) An important genus of reef-building corals having small twelve-rayed calicles, and a very porous coral. Some species are branched, others grow in large massive or globular forms..

Trebly :: Trebly (adv.) In a treble manner; with a threefold number or quantity; triply.

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..

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

Breaker :: Breaker (n.) A wave breaking into foam against the shore, or against a sand bank, or a rock or reef near the surface..

Shereef :: Shereef (n.) Alt. of Sheri.

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..