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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Dublin Bay had no native oysters for 200 years; 18,000 were placed in its harbour as a project began rebu
Sep 27, 2026 The Times of India
Sep 27, 2026 The Times of India
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Jul 20, 2026 Frontiers
Jul 20, 2026 Frontiers
In 2019, a Miami artist built a ceramic underwater reef to give coral a place to grip; her sculptures bec
Sep 29, 2026 The Times of India
Sep 29, 2026 The Times of India