REEF

Reef

A reef is a rock, sandbar, or other feature lying beneath the surface of the water .

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reef

Noun

  1. The itch; any eruptive skin disorder.
  2. Dandruff.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water.
  2. A large vein of auriferous quartz; hence, any body of rock yielding valuable ore.
  3. A portion of a sail rolled and tied down to lessen the area exposed in a high wind.
  4. A reef knot.

Verb

  1. To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
  2. To pull or yank strongly.

Adjective

  1. Scabby; scurvy.


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