Definition of reef

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Reef (n.) A large vein of auriferous quartz; -- so called in Australia. Hence, any body of rock yielding valuable ore..

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Treeful :: Treeful (n.) The quantity or number which fills a tree.
Reef :: Reef (v. t.) That part of a sail which is taken in or let out by means of the reef points, in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind..
Three-ply :: Three-ply (a.) Consisting of three distinct webs inwrought together in weaving, as cloth or carpeting; having three strands; threefold..
Reefing :: Reefing (n.) The process of taking in a reef.
Nettles :: Nettles (n. pl.) Reef points.
Triplicity :: Triplicity (a.) The quality or state of being triple, or threefold; trebleness..
Spill :: Spill (v. t.) To relieve a sail from the pressure of the wind, so that it can be more easily reefed or furled, or to lessen the strain..
Sherif :: Sherif (n.) A member of an Arab princely family descended from Mohammed through his son-in-law Ali and daughter Fatima. The Grand Shereef is the governor of Mecca.
Preef :: Preef (n.) Proof.
Clear :: Clear (v. t.) To leap or pass by, or over, without touching or failure; as, to clear a hedge; to clear a reef..
Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To come in collision with; to strike against; as, a bullet struck him; the wave struck the boat amidships; the ship struck a reef..
Tern :: Tern (a.) Threefold; triple; consisting of three; ternate.
Thribble :: Thribble (a.) Triple; treble; threefold.
Triplication :: Triplication (n.) The act of tripling, or making threefold, or adding three together..
Treble :: Treble (a.) Threefold; triple.
Coral Fish :: Coral fish () Any bright-colored fish of the genera Chaetodon, Pomacentrus, Apogon, and related genera, which live among reef corals..
Triple :: Triple (a.) Consisting of three united; multiplied by three; threefold; as, a triple knot; a triple tie..
Treble :: Treble (v. i.) To become threefold.
Triplicate :: Triplicate (v. t.) Made thrice as much; threefold; tripled.
Breaker :: Breaker (n.) A wave breaking into foam against the shore, or against a sand bank, or a rock or reef near the surface..
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