Meaning Of The Word Reef

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What's The Definition Of Reef?

reef
countable noun: A reef is a long line of rocks or sand, the top of which is just above or just below the surface of the sea.

reef in American English 1
a line or ridge of rock, coral, or sand lying at or near the surface of the water
noun: a ridge of rocks or sand, often of coral debris, at or near the surface of the water

reef in American English 2
a part of a sail which can be folded or rolled up and made fast to reduce the area exposed to the wind, as during a storm
to reduce the size of (a sail) by taking in part of it
noun: a part of a sail that is rolled and tied down to reduce the area exposed to the wind
transitive verb: to shorten (sail) by tying in one or more reefs

Reef in British English
noun

reef in British English 1
noun: a ridge of rock, sand, coral, etc, the top of which lies close to the surface of the sea

reef in British English 2
noun: the part gathered in when sail area is reduced, as in a high wind
verb: to reduce the area of (sail) by taking in a reef

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