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Reefed

To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.

📖 Definitions of "Reefed"

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."

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