English Explanatory Dictionary

take a reef in

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To reduce the surface area of a sail by folding or rolling part of it, typically to handle stronger winds and maintain stability.

Word forms

take a reef in takes a reef in taking a reef in took a reef in taken a reef in
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