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reefing

/ˈriːfɪŋ/

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verb

Reffen

To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.

Examples :

"The sailor started reefing the mainsail as the wind picked up, reducing its size to maintain control of the boat. "

Der Seemann begann, das Großsegel zu reffen, als der Wind zunahm, und verringerte seine Größe, um die Kontrolle über das Boot zu behalten.

nautical sailing weather technical

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verb

Ziehen, reißen

To pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding.

Examples :

"The rider was reefing on the reins, trying to stop the horse from bolting. "

Der Reiter zog stark an den Zügeln, um zu verhindern, dass das Pferd durchging.

action sport animal

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verb

Die Schwimmkörper eines Schaufelrads zur Mitte bewegen

(of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply.

Examples :

"Reef the paddles."

Bewegen Sie die Schwimmkörper.

nautical sailing vehicle technical machine

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noun

Reffen, Einholen des Segels

The process of reefing (taking in a sail); an act of reefing; also used of clothing.

Examples :

"The experienced sailor demonstrated the reefing process to the novice crew, showing them how to reduce the sail area in strong winds. "

Der erfahrene Segler demonstrierte der unerfahrenen Crew das Reffen und zeigte ihnen, wie man die Segelfläche bei starkem Wind verkleinert.

nautical sailing wear action process

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noun

Riff

A reef (seam of quartz).

Examples :

"The old miner believed he would strike gold if he could just follow the reefing deeper into the mountain. "

Der alte Bergmann glaubte, er würde Gold finden, wenn er dem Riff nur tiefer in den Berg folgen könnte.

geology mineral