Reef (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Reduce

Meaning ²

Lower and bring partially inboard; "reef the sailboat's mast".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Hypernyms

• Take Down
• Get Down
• Bring Down
• Let Down

Meaning ³

Roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Furl