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- pronunciation:
- rif
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
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noun |
| definition: |
the part of the sail that is drawn in and tied down to decrease the area exposed to the wind.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
reefs, reefing, reefed |
| definition: |
to reduce or shorten (a sail) by making a reef or reefs.
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| related words: |
trim |
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