reef
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Noun
- A submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
- A rocky region in the southern transvaal in northeastern south africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
- 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
Verb
- Lower and bring partially inboard
- Roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
- Reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
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This Word in the News:
New research challenges long-held belief of coral reefs as oases in marine deserts
Jun 5, 2025 Phys.org
Jun 5, 2025 Phys.org
Thailand Works to Avoid Disaster as Rickety Cargo Ship Sinks on Coral Reef
Jun 6, 2025 The Maritime Executive
Jun 6, 2025 The Maritime Executive
Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event – can climate refuges help?
Jun 6, 2025 The Conversation
Jun 6, 2025 The Conversation
A Deadly Disease Is Eating Away at Caribbean Corals and Wreaking Havoc on Reefs. Could Probiotics Be the Solution?
Jun 5, 2025 Smithsonian Magazine
Jun 5, 2025 Smithsonian Magazine