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reefed

/riːft/

reefsubstantiv

Definitionen

A ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea.

The ship narrowly avoided crashing into the coral reef.

A part of a sail that can be rolled or folded up in order to reduce the area exposed to the wind.

The sailors took in a reef to manage the strong winds during the storm.

(Mining, chiefly Australia and South Africa) A long, narrow vein of rock, especially one containing gold or other minerals.

Prospectors flocked to the region after a rich gold reef was discovered.

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Gerundium

/riːf/

Übersetzungen

The sailors had to reef the sails during the storm.

Морякам пришлось рифить паруса во время шторма.

Definitionen

To reduce the area of a sail by folding or rolling a portion of it and securing it.

The sailors had to reef the sails as the wind picked up.

Synonyme

take in

reduce (the sail)

reefadjektiv

Definitionen

Of, relating to, or situated on a reef; used attributively before another noun.

Reef fish display vibrant colors to blend with their surroundings.