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[riːf], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea
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Origin
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late 16th century (earlier as riff): from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch rif, ref, from Old Norse rif, literally ‘rib’, used in the same sense; compare with reef
[riːf], (Noun)
Definitions:
- each of the several strips across a sail which can be taken in or rolled up to reduce the area exposed to the wind
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Origin
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Middle English: from Middle Dutch reef, rif, from Old Norse rif, literally ‘rib’, used in the same sense; compare with reef
[riːf], (Verb)
Definitions:
- take in one or more reefs of (a sail)
(e.g: reef the mainsail in strong winds)
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Origin
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Middle English: from Middle Dutch reef, rif, from Old Norse rif, literally ‘rib’, used in the same sense; compare with reef
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