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reef vs get down

get down vs reef

reef is a noun but get down is not a noun.

reef and get down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reef Yes No Yes No
get down No No Yes No
As verbs, get down is a hypernym of reef; that is, get down is a word with a broader meaning than reef:
  • reef: lower and bring partially inboard
  • get down: move something or somebody to a lower position
Other hypernyms of reef include bring down, let down, lower, take down.
reef (noun) get down (noun)
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) get down (verb)
roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
lower and bring partially inboard pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
move something or somebody to a lower position
alight from (a horse)
lower (one's body) as by kneeling
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