English-Finnish translations for reef

Definition of reef

  • A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water
  • A portion of a sail rolled and tied down to lessen the area exposed in a high wind
  • To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind
  • To pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding
  • To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply
  • Scabby; scurvy
  • The itch; any eruptive skin disorder

Examples

  • Reef the paddles.

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