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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 reef n. Pronunciation: ' rēf Function: noun Etymology: Middle English riff, from Old Norse rif; probably akin to Old Norse rīfa to rend ― more at RIVE Date: 14th century 1 : a part of a sail taken in or let out in regulating size 2 : reduction in sail area by reefing]]> 2 reef n. Function: transitive verb Date: 1667 1 : to reduce the area of (a sail) by rolling or folding a portion 2 : to lower or bring inboard (a spar) wholly or partially intransitive verb : to reduce a sail by taking in a reef –reef·able \ ' rē-fə-bəl\ adjective ]]> 3 reef n. Function: noun Etymology: Dutch rif, from Middle Dutch, from Old Norse, literally rib; akin to Old English ribb rib ― more at RIB Date: 1584 1 a : a chain of rocks or coral or a ridge of sand at or near the surface of water ― compare ATOLL , BARRIER REEF b : a hazardous obstruction 2 : LODE , VEIN –reefy \ ' rē-fē\ adjective ]]> reef (as used in expressions) n. barrier reef reef knot Buck Island Reef National Monument Calvados Reef Capitol Reef National Park Great Barrier Reef ]]>