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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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Closereefed :: Closereefed (a.) Having all the reefs taken in; -- said of a sail.

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

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.

Treble :: Treble (v. i.) To become threefold.

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

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..

Point :: Point (n.) A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails. See Reef point, under Reef..

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

Ledge :: Ledge (n.) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks..

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..

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

Ledgy :: Ledgy (a.) Abounding in ledges; consisting of a ledge or reef; as, a ledgy island..

Thrice :: Thrice (adv.) In a threefold manner or degree; repeatedly; very.

Treefuls :: Treefuls (pl. ) of Treefu.

Reef-band :: Reef-band (n.) A piece of canvas sewed across a sail to strengthen it in the part where the eyelet holes for reefing are made.

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..

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

Reefed :: Reefed (imp. & p. p.) of Ree.

Footrope :: Footrope (n.) The rope rigged below a yard, upon which men stand when reefing or furling; -- formerly called a horse..