Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [reef]
- /rif/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [reef]
- /rif/
Definitions of reefing word
- noun reefing a part of a sail that is rolled and tied down to reduce the area exposed to the wind. 1
- verb with object reefing to shorten (sail) by tying in one or more reefs. 1
- verb with object reefing to reduce the length of (a topmast, a bowsprit, etc.), as by lowering, sliding inboard, or the like. 1
- verb with object reefing to pull (old oakum) out of seams, as with a rave hook (often followed by out). 1
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Origin of reefing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English refe (noun) < Dutch reef
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Reefing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reefing 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 about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
reefing usage trend in Literature
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