verbπShareTo take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind."The sailor started reefing the mainsail as the wind picked up, reducing its size to maintain control of the boat. "nauticalsailingweathertechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding."The rider was reefing on the reins, trying to stop the horse from bolting. "actionsportanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply."Reef the paddles."nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of reefing (taking in a sail); an act of reefing; also used of clothing."The experienced sailor demonstrated the reefing process to the novice crew, showing them how to reduce the sail area in strong winds. "nauticalsailingwearactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reef (seam of quartz)."The old miner believed he would strike gold if he could just follow the reefing deeper into the mountain. "geologymineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
