reefing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of navigating a sailing vessel towards a coral reef in order to take shelter or fish.

  - "Sailors often reef their sails before approaching the coral reef to avoid damage."
  - "Divers enjoy reefing near the Great Barrier Reef for its rich marine life."

• verb

  Reducing sail area on a sailing vessel by rolling up the sail or removing battens.

  - "Captain ordered the crew to reef the mainsail as the storm approached."
  - "The yacht was reefed and secured before the race started."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reefing
beliefs , grieves , leaves , receives

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Variants

List of all variants of reefing that leads to same result
reef , reefable , reefed , reefing , reefs

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old English word 'rifan' meaning 'to tear' or 'to cleave'. The term came to be used in sailing to refer to reducing sail area.

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Trivia

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1. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest coral reef system in the world and is a popular destination for reefing.

2. The term 'reef' is also used to refer to a submerged ridge of rocks or coral, often forming a barrier to the sea.

3. Reefing is an essential skill for sailors and has been practiced for thousands of years.

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Related Concepts

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1. reef knot: A type of knot used to secure a reef point to the sail.

2. reef line: A line used to attach a reef point to the sail.

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Culture

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Reefing has been a crucial aspect of sailing since ancient times. It is mentioned in Homer's Odyssey and has been depicted in various works of art and literature. Reefing allowed sailors to seek shelter in coral reefs and reduce sail area during storms.

How to Memorize "reefing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sailor tying a reef knot to secure a reef point on a sail.
   - Visualize a sail being reefed by rolling up the sail and securing it with reef lines.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'reefing' with sailing and taking shelter in a coral reef.
   - Associate the term 'reefing' with reducing sail area during storms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'R' in 'reefing' stands for 'Reduce' sail area.
   - Remember the 'S' in 'reefing' stands for 'Shelter' in a coral reef.

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