How many syllables in Reef
Word
Reef
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1 Syllable
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reef
Definition
- n. - A chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the
water. See Coral reefs, under Coral.
- n. - A large vein of auriferous quartz; -- so called in Australia.
Hence, any body of rock yielding valuable ore.
- v. t. - 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.
- v. t. - 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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