noun🔗ShareRécifsA chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water."Divers explored the colorful reefs teeming with fish just off the coast. "Les plongeurs ont exploré les récifs colorés grouillant de poissons juste au large de la côte.geographyoceanenvironmentnaturegeologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFilons, veinesA large vein of auriferous quartz; hence, any body of rock yielding valuable ore."The old miners believed the richest gold was hidden deep within the quartz reefs of the mountain. "Les vieux mineurs croyaient que l'or le plus riche était caché au fond des filons de quartz de la montagne.geologymineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRisA portion of a sail rolled and tied down to lessen the area exposed in a high wind."During the sudden squall, the experienced sailor quickly tied in the reefs to reduce the sail area and maintain control of the boat. "Pendant la soudaine rafale, le marin expérimenté a rapidement pris des ris pour réduire la surface de la voile et garder le contrôle du bateau.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNœud platA reef knot."The sailor quickly tied the two ropes together with a pair of reefs. "Le marin a rapidement noué les deux cordes ensemble avec une paire de nœuds plats.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire des risTo take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind."The sailors had to reef the sails as the wind grew stronger, making the boat more stable. "Les marins ont dû faire des ris aux voiles à mesure que le vent se levait, rendant le bateau plus stable.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTirer fort, raidirTo pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding."The nervous rider reefs on the reins, trying to control the horse's sudden burst of speed. "Le cavalier nerveux tire fort sur les rênes, essayant de contrôler l'accélération soudaine du cheval.animalsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéduire la surface des pales(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 la surface des pales.nauticalsailingtechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉruption cutanée, eczémaThe itch; any eruptive skin disorder."After working in the garden, she developed reefs on her arms from an allergic reaction to the plants. "Après avoir travaillé dans le jardin, elle a développé une éruption cutanée sur les bras due à une réaction allergique aux plantes.medicinediseasebodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePelliculesDandruff.""He brushed his dark jacket because it was covered in reefs after scratching his head." "Il a brossé sa veste sombre parce qu'elle était couverte de pellicules après s'être gratté la tête.bodyappearancemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
