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reef
mastery/ɹiːf/nounverbadjname
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What does 'take in a reef' mean in a sailing context?
As the storm approached rapidly, the captain commanded the crew to take in a reef to reduce the sail area.
card 1 of 7 · context meaning
What does 'take in a reef' mean in a sailing context?
As the storm approached rapidly, the captain commanded the crew to take in a reef to reduce the sail area.