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noun
The process of reefing (taking in a sail); an act of reefing; also used of clothing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A reef (seam of quartz).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, New-Zealand
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verb
present participle and gerund of reef
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
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