verb🔗ShareРифитьTo 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. "Моряк зарифил парус, потому что ветер становился слишком сильным.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareРезко дёрнуть, дёргатьTo 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. "Опытный наездник резко дернул поводья, замедляя лошадь, прежде чем она достигла ограды.animalsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareУменьшить (лопасти)(of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply."Reef the paddles."Уменьшите лопасти.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
