reefed

Meanings

• Verb

  To pull or drag something, especially a sail, underwater or against a surface.

  - "The sailor had to reef the sails to reduce their area during the storm."
  - "The fisherman reefed in his net, pulling it against the side of the boat."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reefed
leaf , belief , grief

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Variants

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reef , reefable , reefed , reefing , reefs

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to tie up' or 'to bind'. This meaning evolved to 'to pull or drag underwater' due to the practice of securing sails to the mast during rough seas by tying them down.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reef' comes from the Old English word 'rifan', meaning 'to tear' or 'to rend'.

2. The Great Barrier Reef, located in the Pacific Ocean, is the largest coral reef system in the world.

3. Reefing a sail can help reduce the risk of injury to sailors during rough seas by reducing the sail area and making the boat more stable.

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Related Concepts

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1. reef point: The point at which a sail is reefed.

2. reef knot: A type of knot used to tie down a sail or secure a line.

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Culture

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In maritime culture, reefing is a crucial skill for sailors to master. It is a common practice during storms to reduce the sail area and prevent damage to the boat.

How to Memorize "reefed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine pulling a sail underwater or against a surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reef' with the concept of securing or binding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'reef' as 'really effective fastenings'.

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