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The correct spelling is reef.
How to pronounce reef
/ɹiːf/
nounIPA: /ɹiːf/
Say it like: Ree-f
The correct spelling is reef. A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water. For example: "Reef the paddles."
Usage Examples
“Reef the paddles.”
Meanings
noun
- 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.
- 5.The itch; any eruptive skin disorder.
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, especially in relation to horse riding.
- 3.(of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply.
adjective
- 1.Scabby; scurvy.
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