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Noun
Definition: a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
Definition: a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
Definition: 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
Definition: A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water.
Definition: The itch; any eruptive skin disorder.
Verb
Definition: lower and bring partially inboard; "reef the sailboat's mast"
Definition: roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
Definition: reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
Definition: To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
Adjective
Definition: Scabby; scurvy.