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:
Indigenous knowledge helps reveal the ties between reefs and mangroves
Sep 6, 2026 news.mongabay.com
Sep 6, 2026 news.mongabay.com
Climate change could cost Hawaiʻi billions in lost reef recreation
Jul 2, 2026 University of Hawaii System
Jul 2, 2026 University of Hawaii System
Restoration Innovation on the Indian River Lagoon: Spartan Reefs, Super Clams, and More
Mar 4, 2026 fisheries.noaa.gov
Mar 4, 2026 fisheries.noaa.gov
Tourism has the potential to reverse coral decline at Bali travel hotspot: Study
Sep 22, 2026 news.mongabay.com
Sep 22, 2026 news.mongabay.com
Antigua Just Got 5,800 Newly-Planted Corals in Its Biggest Reef Restoration Year Yet
Sep 25, 2026 Caribbean Journal
Sep 25, 2026 Caribbean Journal

