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reef definition and meaning
n.
A chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water. See Coral reefs, under Coral.
n.
A large vein of auriferous quartz; -- so called in Australia. Hence, any body of rock yielding valuable ore.
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.
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.
Crossword clues for reef
- A ridge of coral
- A ridge of rocks, coral or sand at the water's edge
- Area of shallow water
- Coral bar
- Gold-bearing vein
- Great Barrier ...
- Knot to be avoided by sailors
- Lode
- Pull strongly
- Reduce (sail area)
- Ridge of coral
- Ridge of jagged rock or coral close to the surface of the sea
- Ridge of rocks
- Sailor’s ... knot
- Shallow area
- Shipping danger
- Shipping hazard
- Shoal
- Shorten (mainsail)
- Shorten mainsail on seeing a submerged hazard
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