reef
reef
rif
rif
/ɹˈiːf/

Définition et signification de « reef » en anglais

Reef
01

récif, écueil

a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water
reef definition and meaning
Exemples
Coral reefs are home to many marine species.
Les récifs coralliens abritent de nombreuses espèces marines.
02

ris, rideau

one of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind
03

récif, barrière de corail

a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese
to reef
01

prendre un ris, réduire la voilure

roll up (a portion of a sail) in order to reduce its area
02

prendre un ris, réduire la voilure

reduce (a sail) by taking in a reef
03

abaisser et ramener partiellement à bord, raccourcir et rentrer partiellement

lower and bring partially inboard
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