Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

take a reef in

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.83 in modern English

Syllables
take a reef in
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To reduce the surface area of a sail by folding or rolling part of it, typically to handle stronger winds and maintain stability.

Inflected Forms

takes a reef in (present, singular) taking a reef in (participle, present) took a reef in (past) taken a reef in (participle, past)

Questions

What does take a reef in mean?
To reduce the surface area of a sail by folding or rolling part of it, typically to handle stronger winds and maintain stability.

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