"Reef" is a word in ENGLISH
A large vein of auriferous quartz; -- so called in Australia.
Hence, any body of rock yielding valuable ore.
A chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the
water. See Coral reefs, under Coral.
That part of a sail which is taken in or let out by means
of the reef points, in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force
of the wind.
To reduce the extent of (as a sail) by roiling or folding
a certain portion of it and making it fast to the yard or spar.
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Backward against the mast; -- said of the sails when pressed by the wind.
Read the complete definitionTo lie or sail along the coast or side of; to accost.
Read the complete definitionTo join side to side; to border; hence, to sail along the coast or side of.
Read the complete definitionThe adhering of property to something else, by which the owner of one thing becomes possessed of a right to …
Read the complete definitionTo give public notice of; to announce publicly, esp. by a printed notice; as, to advertise goods for sale, a …
Read the complete definitionPertaining to aeronautics, or aerial sailing.
Read the complete definitionThe science or art of ascending and sailing in the air, as by means of a balloon; aerial navigation; ballooning.
Read the complete definitionThe seaman or seamen stationed on the poop or after part of the ship, to attend the after-sails.
Read the complete definitionThe sails on the mizzenmast, or on the stays between the mainmast and mizzenmast.
Read the complete definitionWith the sails furled, and the helm lashed alee; -- applied to ships in a storm. See Hull, n.
Read the complete definitionTo lower, as a sail, a yard, etc.
Read the complete definitionThe furniture of a ship, as masts, sails, rigging, anchors, guns, etc.
Read the complete definitionAny one of the legendary Greek heroes who sailed with Jason, in the Argo, in quest of the Golden Fleece.
Read the complete definitionaríba v [A; c1] hoist, lift. Wà makaaríba pagdúngan ang mga nanaglálung sa balay, The persons who were moving the …
Read the complete definitionaríya v {1} [A; b7c1] lower. Ariyáhi ang písì ug dupa, Pay out a fathom of rope. Iaríya (ariyáha) na …
Read the complete definitionIn marine insurance. The arrival of a vessel means an arrival for pur-poses of business, requiring an entry aud clearance …
Read the complete definitionFully rigged, as a vessel; with all sails set; set on end or set right.
Read the complete definitionSheeted home, hoisted taut up and ready for trimming; -- said of sails.
Read the complete definitionThe lower reef of fore and aft sails; also, the upper reef of topsails.
Read the complete definitionTo contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass; as, to balance the boom mainsail.
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