reefs
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Noun
- A submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
- A rocky region in the southern transvaal in northeastern south africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
- 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
Verb
- Lower and bring partially inboard
- Roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
- Reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
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📰 This Word in the News:
Could vanish by 2036: India races to save shrinking island with artificial reefs
Sep 29, 2026 Malay Mail
Sep 29, 2026 Malay Mail
Huge concrete-like cubes were submerged off the coast of Britain. One year later, they’re teeming with creatures
Sep 29, 2026 BBC Wildlife Magazine
Sep 29, 2026 BBC Wildlife Magazine
New Dataset Maps Rocky Reef Habitats Along the US West Coast
Oct 1, 2026 environment coastal & offshore
Oct 1, 2026 environment coastal & offshore

