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- [reef]
- /rif/
- /riːft/
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- [reef]
- /rif/
Definitions of reefed word
- noun reefed a part of a sail that is rolled and tied down to reduce the area exposed to the wind. 1
- verb with object reefed to shorten (sail) by tying in one or more reefs. 1
- verb with object reefed to reduce the length of (a topmast, a bowsprit, etc.), as by lowering, sliding inboard, or the like. 1
- verb with object reefed to pull (old oakum) out of seams, as with a rave hook (often followed by out). 1
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Origin of reefed
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English refe (noun) < Dutch reef
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Parts of speech for Reefed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reefed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
reefed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reefed
adv reefed
- aground — If a ship runs aground, it touches the ground in a shallow part of a river, lake, or the sea, and gets stuck.
adj reefed
- cast away — to throw or hurl; fling: The gambler cast the dice.
noun reefed
adverb reefed
- beached — Having a beach.
- disabled — physically or mentally impaired, injured, or incapacitated.
- foundered — (of a ship, boat, etc.) to fill with water and sink.
- grounded — the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground.
- marooned — to put ashore and abandon on a desolate island or coast by way of punishment or the like, as was done by buccaneers.
Antonyms for reefed
adverb reefed
- afloat — If someone or something is afloat, they remain partly above the surface of water and do not sink.