verb🔗ShareFaire un risTo take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind."The sailor reefed the sail because the wind was getting too strong. "Le marin a fait un ris à la voile parce que le vent devenait trop fort.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTirer brusquement, secouerTo pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding."The experienced rider reefed the reins sharply, slowing the horse before it reached the fence. "Le cavalier expérimenté tira brusquement sur les rênes, ralentissant le cheval avant qu'il n'atteigne la clôture.animalsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéduire (les aubes)(of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply."Reef the paddles."Réduisez les aubes.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
