Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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reef | Yes | No | Yes | No |
bring down | No | No | Yes | No |
reef (noun) | bring down (noun) |
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one of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind | |
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water |
reef (verb) | bring down (verb) |
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roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area | cut down on; make a reduction in |
reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef | impose something unpleasant |
lower and bring partially inboard | cause to be enthusiastic |
cause to come to the ground | |
move something or somebody to a lower position | |
cause the downfall of; of rulers |