reefed Synonyms & Antonyms
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Reefed as an Adjective
Having part of a sail tied up in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
Semi-deployed, with the canopy initially restricted from fully opening, in order to avoid subjecting the canopy to excessive air loads or the payload to excessive g-forces from fully deploying at high airspeed.
Reefed as a Verb
simple past and past participle of reef
To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
To pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding.
(of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply.
Reef the paddles.
Reefed in a Sentence
Reef the paddles.
Word Forms & Grammar
reefed (comparative more reefed, superlative most reefed)
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Words That Rhyme With Reefed
Word Facts for Reefed
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Having part of a sail tied up in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind |
| Comparative / superlative | more reefed, most reefed |