Synonyms: reef
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
Synonyms: Reef, Rand, Witwatersrand
Definition: a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
Definition: the extended spatial location of something
Usage: the farming regions of France; religions in all parts of the world; regions of outer space
Synonyms: reef
Definition: a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
Similar words: ridge
Definition: a long narrow natural elevation or striation
Synonyms: reef
Definition: reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
Definition: reduce in size; reduce physically
Usage: Hot water will shrink the sweater; Can you shrink this image?
Synonyms: reef
Definition: roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
Synonyms: reef
Definition: lower and bring partially inboard
Usage: reef the sailboat's mast
Similar words: bring down, let down, lower, get down, take down
Definition: move something or somebody to a lower position
Usage: take down the vase from the shelf