Reef
English Meaning
A chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water. See Coral reefs, under Coral.
- A strip or ridge of rocks, sand, or coral that rises to or near the surface of a body of water.
- A vein of ore.
- A portion of a sail rolled and tied down to lessen the area exposed to the wind.
- To reduce the size of (a sail) by tucking in a part and tying it to or rolling it around a yard.
- To shorten (a topmast or bowsprit) by taking part of it in.