Definition of Reef
- 1. A submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water Noun
- 2. A rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese Noun
- 3. One of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind Noun
- 4. Lower and bring partially inboard Verb
- 5. Roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area Verb
- 6. Reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef Verb
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