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Rarereefed
The correct spelling is reefed.
How to pronounce reefed
verb
Say it like: Ree-fed
The correct spelling is reefed. To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind. For example: "Reef the paddles."
Usage Examples
“Reef the paddles.”
Definition
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.
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