word
Reef
Reef
/ˈriːf/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
reef
Dictionary meaning
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.
Examples
- Reef the sailboat's mast.
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