reefing
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.
“Reef the paddles.”
noun
- 1
The process of reefing (taking in a sail); an act of reefing; also used of clothing.
- 2
A reef (seam of quartz).
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