reef
noun
a ridge of rocks or sand, often of coral debris, at or near the surface of the water.
have reefed
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present perfectof reef.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"I have reefed it right down, sir, but I won't hoist it until we have got the first blow over."
From The Queen's Cup by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
We have reefed the last top-sail; trained the last gun; blown the last match; bowed to the last blast; been tranced in the last calm.
From White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War by Herman Melville
