The definition :


Definitions of reef:

  • noun:   a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
  • noun:   a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
  • verb:   reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
  • verb:   roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
  • verb:   lower and bring partially inboard
    Example: "Reef the sailboat's mast"
  • name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #31274)



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Clearing Up Confusion On New Reef Rules (The Tampa Tribune)
Clearing Up Confusion On New Reef Rules (The Tampa Tribune)
Work to begin on first surf reef (BBC News)
Work to begin on first surf reef (BBC News)
Garnaut report sparks call to arms for at-risk Barrier Reef (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Garnaut report sparks call to arms for at-risk Barrier Reef (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Staff on the gang-plank at Blue Reef (Hastings Today)
Staff on the gang-plank at Blue Reef (Hastings Today)
'Bury me under the sea' possible at Neptune Memorial Reef's underwater cemetery (Inside Bay Area)
'Bury me under the sea' possible at Neptune Memorial Reef's underwater cemetery (Inside Bay Area)
The Wheeler family learns life's difficult lessons at sea (The Idaho Statesman)
The Wheeler family learns life's difficult lessons at sea (The Idaho Statesman)